Lexicon varietal wines are carefully selected by Fran Kysela to show the essence of each variety, along with its terroir of origin, both of which are essential elements of a good wine.
Sauvignon Blanc, historically known for the great white wines of Bordeaux and Sancerre, is gaining popularity in New Zealand. Lexicon Sauvignon Blanc was produced from grapes grown in the renowned Marlborough region, on the northern end of the island. Marlborough is recognized for growing outstanding Sauvignon Blanc with mouthwatering fresh acidity, balanced by intense tropical fruit notes.
Tropical, zesty & citrusy. Hints of guava, passion fruit & gooseberries.
"On the ripe fruit-and-floral end of the Sauvignon spectrum, aromas of fresh lime, passion fruit, grapefruit and orchard blossoms—with just a whisper of green herbs—flow to a palate that slips and slides easily over the tongue. It's brightened by citrusy acidity and carried along by the same flavors as the nose. There's a limeade finish. - Christina PICKARD"
- Wine Enthusiast (April 2023), 88 pts
"Much better than the two bottles sampled for my NZ Part 2 report, Lexicon's 2019 Sauvignon Blanc is reassuringly fresh and tropical, with herbal notes layered over passion fruit, pink grapefruit and apple flavors. It's light to medium-bodied, with a crisp, mouthwatering finish. - Joe Czerwinski"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (April 2020), 88 pts
"The 2017 Sauvignon Blanc (100% Sauvignon Blanc brought up in tank) has a bright citrus and pineapple style in its aromatics and is juicy, medium-bodied, and refreshing on the palate. Readers looking for a house white to drink over the coming year or so will find this hard to beat."
- Jeb Dunnuck (March 27th 2019), 88 pts
"This wine is shy at first, whispering notes of lemon, grapefruit, tomato leaf and jalapeño. It is chalky in texture, with those grapefruit and green notes running through to a finish that shows a bit of bitterness. - CHRISTINA PICKARD"
- Wine Enthusiast (December 2018, Best of Year 2018 Issue), 88 pts, BEST BUY
- Wine Enthusiast (March 2018), 88 pts - BEST BUY
Lexicon varietal wines are carefully selected by Fran Kysela MS to show the essence of each variety, along with its terroir of origin – both essential elements of a good ...
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