Babich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Black Label is packed with vibrant aromas of pineapple and passion fruit combined with gooseberries and wild nettles. Made in the famous Marlborough region of New Zealand, Babich Sauvignon Blanc is an intense and delightfully refreshing wine.
More about Babich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 'Black Label' 2014... unusually for
Sauvignon Blanc Babich have fermented a small amount of it in oak and then spent a huge amount of time testing different blends with different dishes! We asked the winemakers what dishes they would recommend it and they said it's brilliant with oysters, but generally any chicken dish or even veal are great for pairing with this wine. By the way, this vintage is starting to scoop up the awards! Get it now while you can.
Product Origin; Marlborough
Packaging; Glass
Closure Guide; Screw Cap
Vintage guide; 2014
Cellering Guide; 0-4 Years
Care Details; Store away from Heat and light sources
Grapes Guide; Sauvignon Blanc
Closure guide; Cork
Vintage Notes; After harvest the grapes were quickly crushed and pressed into stainless steel tanks where most of the juice was fermented at controlled cool temperatures to capture the intense varietal flavours. A small portion of juice was fermented in old oak barriques to contribute to the weight and complexity of the wine. After extensive tasting trials by the winemakers, the wine was then blended, finished and bottled.
Tasting Notes; The bouquet is an inviting mix of tropical, passionfruit aromas. Palate entry is luscious and lively, bursting with passionfruit. This is a fantastic example of Black Label Sauvignon that is equally enjoyable on its own and with food.
Enjoy Babich Black Label Sauvignon with; Chicken, Oysters, Spicy food, mild cheeses
Media comments; "This is full of tasty flavours. Notes of passionfruit, peach and mango with subtle lime zest lead to a succulent and powerfully flavoured palate that is refreshing and vibrant. Classically expressed and beautifully styled."
5 STARS, 93 POINTS
-Sam Kim, www.wineorbit.co.nz, May 2015
"Vibrant lemon, grapefruit and green apple flavors are fresh and juicy, with green papaya and lemon verbena notes on the finish."
-Wine Spectator, www.winespectator.com, 2015
5 STARS, 93 POINTS -Sam Kim, www.wineorbit.co.nz, May 2015
Awards:
GOLD MEDAL - New York World Wine & Spirits Competition 2015
SILVER OUTSTANDING MEDAL - International Wine & Spirit Competition 2015
- Produced in New Zealand 
- Over 18 to order; Age restricted product; must be 18 years old to buy
- Screw Cap Closure 
