2008 Ostler Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Sagittarius Vineyard

Pretty, finely detailed, spring nettle aromatics; the palate's dry (2 grams residual sugar), quite sophisticated in fact with refined creamy, lime and gooseberry flavours; a definite step up from run-of-the-mill Marlborough wine, thanks, no doubt, to its single Waihopai Valley vineyard source. Drinking now till 2011, as an aperitif, or with light cheesy dishes.
(David Berry Green, BBR Buyer)