The nose is subtly herbaceous with notes of hedgerows and nettles, leading to aromas of white fruits, pear and apple, with hints of tropical fruit and wild mint. The palate is rich and refreshing with intense flavours that echo the nose, with citrus and grapefruit with tropical fruit characters and just a hint of pineapple.   Serve nice and chilled.

Tim White, Australian Financial Review, April 6 2008: ‘Smells of cold mountain streams, gooseberries, with a hint of rosemary. Plump and tangy in the mouth, slippery white stone-fruit flavours, and a clean tangy finish. Clean as a whistle.’ 
Silver Medal, 2006 Sauvignon Blanc at Concours des Vins du Val de Loire. 5th February, 2008.
Bronze Medal, International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2008.
Tim Atkin, The Observer, UK, February 3rd 2008: ‘Delicious halfway house between a Sancerre and a Marlborough Sauvignon’.
Rebecca Gibb, Harpers UK, December, 2007: ‘New Zealand should be very afraid if France produces more zesty Sauvignons like this Vin Du Pays number. It has nettle aromas with citrus and a touch of blackcurrant leaf. Light body, fresh acidity and impeccable balance.’