An update on organic Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir from New Zealand. 98% of Marlborough vineyards are now picked by machines, such as the one pictured above courtesy of New Zealand Winegrowers Inc, te Pā. A version of this article is published by the Financial Times.
There’s something archetypal about Paris and Sancerre. I associate glasses of pale, searing, […]
91 Points, Rupert Joy, Decanter
Loveblock, Tee Sauvignon Blanc, Awatere Valley, 2019
Refreshing, innovative wine made with green tea powder (hence the name) as an antioxidant in place of SO2. Appealing zesty tangerine and apple compote aromas, with an intense, mouthfilling grapefruit attack on the palate. Organic.
Drinking Window 2021 – 2023
Score: 91 Points
Rupert Joy, Decanter (February 2021)
2018 Loveblock ORANGE Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
“100% Sauvignon Blanc. A savoury undercurrent with preserved lemon, wild herbs, lemon and blood orange. Brim full of flavour with fruit pastille, poached pears, racy herbaceousness and a honeyed hint. Ripe gooseberry joins the party as it flows to a vibrant pear, honey and green herb driven close. A light […]
Tasting Note: Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc Orange Hits the Mark
This was one of my favorite natural wines from last year, and I was so excited when it was Loveblock. Hailing from New Zealand’s Marlborough region, Loveblock is the winery that is doing so much for the region and this Sauvignon Blanc, made with zero sulfites added, […]
New Zealand Winemakers Come to San Francisco
There was plenty of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc to taste Wednesday during the walk-around of New Zealand wines at Fort Mason in San Francisco. At the same time, there were also Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Gris wines.
New Zealand has been a leader in sustainability over the […]
2018 Loveblock Marlborough ORANGE Sauvignon Blanc – No Added Sulphites
“So weirdly wonderful. Green tea extract and notes of clementine. Medium-bodied and mouth-watering juiciness. Pair with roast chicken.”
91 Points, Natalie MacLean (May 2019)
2018 Loveblock Marlborough ORANGE Sauvignon Blanc – No Added Sulphites
“Such an interesting wine from @loveblockwine – not a skin contact wine but rather one made without added sulfites using powdered green tea as a preservative. It’s delicious @sauvignonnz.”
Dr Jamie Good, @drjamiegoode on Instagram (Jan 2019)
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