Tangy citrus and green apple notes are vibrant and juicy, with hints of lanolin, dried chamomile and white pepper on the finish. Sauvignon and Sémillon. Drink now. 1,936 cases made, 126 cases imported.??–MW??Region: New Zealand / Canterbury / Waipara Valley Select to Add

The 2007 Sauvignon/Semillon is endowed with a vibrant fresh, animated nose so crisp and well-defined. Apple, limestone and a touch of smoke. The palate has a wonderful balance, perfectly-pitched acidity with a crisp, lanolin-tinged finish. This is how Sauvignon should be! Outstanding. Although winemakers Matthew Donaldson and Lynette Hudson look as if they have just got in from an all-night rave, they are presently producing some of New Zealand’s most exhilarating, Burgundyinspired white wines, their reds suffused with earthy flavors. They are demonstrating the potential of the Canterbury wine region and constitute one of New Zealand’s best producers. Their whites are exhilarating and seem best between a year in bottle and around fiveyears. Importer: Empson (USA), Inc., Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900; fax (703) 684-2065

The fabulous 2005 Sauvignon/Semillon is already developing some secondary aromas of lemon curd, lanolin and candle wax with some dried pineapple in the background. The palate is very well-balanced, very harmonious with a lovely sensuous texture. Lemon curd, apricot tart, apple and a touch of elderflower towards the finish. This is a gorgeous, very seductive wine. Although winemakers Matthew Donaldson and Lynette Hudson look as if they have just got in from an all-night rave, they are presently producing some of New Zealand’s most exhilarating, Burgundyinspired white wines, their reds suffused with earthy flavors. They are demonstrating the potential of the Canterbury wine region and constitute one of New Zealand’s best producers. Their whites are exhilarating and seem best between a year in bottle and around fiveyears. Importer: Empson (USA), Inc., Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900; fax (703) 684-2065