Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Bottling Date
1753-01-01
Alcohol %
13
In Stock
This quintessential Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is right on point with its tropical fruitiness – think guava, melon, lemon and lime, herbal whiffs and talc-like mineral sweetness. It’s pure, racy and packed with juiciness. If you’re after a young, fresh, zesty Sauvignon Blanc with squeaky acidity, you’ve come to the right place. The Dog Point boys have delivered yet again. Matches shell fish (particularly mussels and oysters), white meats and soft cheeses to a tee.
Tasting Note
Aroma
ClosureScrewcap
GrapeSauvignon Blanc
Grape Variety
Maturation
Oaked0
Palate
VarietalV_SAUVIGNONBLANC
Vinification
RegionMarlborough - New Zealand
Region CodeINZAMARLBO
Region Notes
State
Subregion
WinemakerJames Healy, Ivan Sutherland
Wine StyleWhite (Crisp Fresh)
Jancis Robinson MW
0
2019/01/11
jancisrobinson.com, 11 January, 2019
Very racy, alluring, complex nose with some reductive struck-match character. Rather splits the difference between Marlborough and Sancerre. Creamy undertow with exciting top notes. Extraordinary tension on the palate. Dry but not drying finish. Long. Very accomplished and intense. 17/20.
Bob Campbell MW
0
2018/11/20
The Real Review, 20 November 2018
One of my top wines from a rain-affected vintage that smiled on low-cropping vineyards, which ripened earlier than their more commercial cousins. A wine of exquisite purity and appealing intensity.
Ralph Kyte-Powell
93
2019/07/30
The Age, 30 July, 2019
More complex sauvignon blanc. The nose has smoky hints, whispers of sulphide, and limey fruit. The palate is structured yet richly flavoured with lovely balance, ahead of a tight, lingering finish. Drink over three years.
Bob Campbell MW
95
2018/12/11
The Real Review, December 2018
Intense, ripe sauvignon blanc with tree fruit, nectarine, red capsicum and guava flavours. A rich, gently tangy and deliciously accessible wine that stood out from the crowd in a tasting of 2018 wines.
Ralph Kyte-Powell
93
2019/07/30
The Age, 30 July, 2019
More complex sauvignon blanc. The nose has smoky hints, whispers of sulphide, and limey fruit. The palate is structured yet richly flavoured with lovely balance, ahead of a tight, lingering finish. Drink over three years.
Bob Campbell MW
95
2018/12/11
The Real Review, December 2018
Intense, ripe sauvignon blanc with tree fruit, nectarine, red capsicum and guava flavours. A rich, gently tangy and deliciously accessible wine that stood out from the crowd in a tasting of 2018 wines.
Fine Wines of New Zealand 2019
0
2019/05/16
Fine Wines of New Zealand 2019 List
Category: Sauvignon Blanc
Best Wines 2019
0
2019/02/27
Paul Tudor MW, Metro Art & Wine Magazine, April 2019
Is there a more iconic example of New Zealand sauvignon blanc than Dog Point? 2018 sees the label back to its powerful expressive best — grassy, herbal aromatics leap out of the glass. But there is also some weight, and texture, too. A serious, finely crafted wine that would grace any dinner table.
Michael Cooper
0
2018/11/08
The Listener, 09 November 2018
Hand-harvested at several sites in the Wairau Valley, this wine is lees-aged in tanks and handled without oak. Tightly structured, it is mouthfilling (13% alc/vol), sweet-fruited and very youthful, with strong, vibrant, ripely herbaceous flavours, showing a distinct touch of complexity that builds to a long, dry finish. Certified organic.
James Halliday
93
2019/01/24
Halliday Wine Companion Magazine, Feb/Mar 2019
A relatively new name on the Marlborough scene, but don't let that fool you - Dog Point's owners have years of experience in the region (with Cloudy Bay) and this label is much sought after. A refined and elegant Marlborough sauvignon, beautifully textured and with smooth tropical and cream layers. Drink by 2023.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Bottling Date
1753-01-01
Alcohol %
13
Wine Profile
Awards
Bob Campbell MW
0
2018/11/20
The Real Review, 20 November 2018
One of my top wines from a rain-affected vintage that smiled on low-cropping vineyards, which ripened earlier than their more commercial cousins. A wine of exquisite purity and appealing intensity.