2009 Isabel Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ

Very pale straw colour ; pronounced grassy, gooseberry aroma, hints of lime and herby mint. Classic Marlborough bouquet. On the palate the wine has mouth-filling, ripe fruit, crisp acidity, but considerable depth of flavour, too, followed by a long, balanced finish. Even more complexity than usual, and a wine definitely capable of further development with a couple of years of bottle age.
(Alun Griffiths MW, BBR Buying Director - Dec 09)