This offers appealing lemon thyme, lemon verbena and fresh-grated ginger aromatics up front, adding complexity to the core of fresh lemon, peach and Fuji apple on a sleek, mouthwatering frame. Drink now. 800,000 cases made, 800,000 cases imported.??–MW??Region: New Zealand / Marlborough Select to Add

Key lime, peach and lemon curd flavors show good intensity, with fresh ginger and lemon zest notes on the fresh, crisp finish. Takes off at the end, where the flavors and intensity expand. Drink now. 466,000 cases made, 466,000 cases imported.??–MW??Region: New Zealand / Marlborough Select to Add

There's a touch of celery leaf to the core of straightforward lemon-lime flavors here, on a crisp, juicy frame. Drink now. 400,000 cases made, 400,000 cases imported.??–MW??Region: New Zealand / Marlborough Select to Add

The peach, melon and citrus flavors are robust and juicy, with plenty of punch on the crisp finish. Drink now. 250,000 cases made, 230,000 cases imported.??–MW??Region: New Zealand / Marlborough Select to Add

For under $10, this is a medium-bodied, slightly soft Sauvignon Blanc that’s a good introduction to Marlborough. Melon and fig notes show some herbal underpinnings, but this is an easygoing wine meant to be drunk, not contemplated. ——J.C.(4/1/2011)—— 85