Babich favours ‘a fuller, riper, softer’ Sauvignon Blanc. ‘It’s not a jump out of the glass style, but the wines develop well.’ The latest releases reflect a rising input of grapes from the company’s Cowslip Valley Vineyard in the Waihopai Valley, which gives less herbaceous fruit characters than its other Marlborough vineyards. The 2017 vintage (3.5*) is a fresh, tasty, medium to full-bodied wine. Ripely herbaceous, with tropical fruit flavours to the fore, slightly leesy notes adding a touch of complexity, and a dry finish (3.6 grams/litre residual sugar), it shows very good depth.
Details
Type: White Wines
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2017
Overall Rating for All Vintages Tasted: ★★★★ – 4 Stars
Price: $22 NZD
Sweetness: DRY
Value for Money: V+
Buyer’s Guide Edition: 2019