Bob McDonald

9.5

The pale lemon colour belies the luscious, opulent stone fruit nature on the medium to full bodied palate. Of all of the Kumeu River Cuvées, Coddington is regarded as the most opulent I believe. This is a real crowd pleaser - so easy to like. — 18 days ago

Logan Richmond

10

Aged beautifully. No hard edges at all, tannins are velvet. Eucalyptus, dry pine, cassis, super rich nose. Bright summer fruits, blackcurrant, fig and cedar. A delight. — 2 months ago

Jason Sliwa

9.3

I liked this more than I can remember liking a syrah. Restrained, well balanced, delicious. — 5 months ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.0

Bit harsh day 1. Still nice. — 6 months ago

Jamie Milton

9.6

Possibly the best Sauvignon Blanc I’ve ever had. Very smooth, tasty. Not too tart. Well balanced. — 7 months ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.1

Ripe red fruits and almost tropical notes. Balanced. #pinotnoir #newzealand — 9 months ago

Brandon Boesch

9.2

Really nice. Good structure, a lot of acidity, honey, melon, some tropical characteristics, as it warms I like it more. Some complexity comes out. Stone fruit. Impressed — a year ago

Chris A

9.0

Cab Francs from Long Island are always special - but this one is simply amazing! Smooth on palette with a satisfying finish. Buy a second bottle! — 2 days ago

Pete

9.5

Loved it! Green apple, pear, some leather, well balanced, clean finish. NZ did it again. Definitely would buy again — a month ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

vintage 2023 | chardonnay typicality with waves of vanilla | obviously very young | paired with a fish pizza — 2 months ago

Mark S.

9.0

Raspberry red with orange raspberry plum blueberry red flower red tea meat
Fruitiness M+ Sweetness M+ Acidity M+ Tannin M Bitterness M Body M Finish M 13.5% Elegant Ata Rangi Martinborough Pinot Noir 20 @13200, AD, 251225 — 6 months ago

Brandon Chew

9.2

Wild mushroom berries with a tart savory finish — 7 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Palliser Estate – 2024
Martinborough – New Zealand 🇳🇿

Overview
Palliser Estate is one of Martinborough’s most respected producers, crafting wines with finesse and precision. This Sauvignon Blanc showcases the hallmark character of New Zealand, but with a more refined and balanced expression compared to the often more pungent Marlborough style. Made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes.

Aromas & Flavors
Delicate citrus and tropical notes—lime zest, gooseberry, and passion fruit—interlaced with subtle herbal tones of lemongrass and fresh basil. Clean minerality supports the fruit, giving it a lifted freshness.

Mouthfeel
Light to medium-bodied, vibrant acidity, and an elegant balance between fruit concentration and crispness. Smooth and precise, leaving a refreshing finish.

Food Pairings
Pairs beautifully with fresh oysters, goat cheese, ceviche, sushi, or summer salads with citrus vinaigrette.

Verdict
A very delicate and balanced Sauvignon Blanc, capturing the essence of New Zealand’s style with elegance. Martinborough adds a cooler-climate restraint that keeps it fresh and poised. A wine that’s both approachable and refined.

📌 Did You Know?
While Marlborough dominates NZ Sauvignon Blanc production (with its intense, zesty style), Martinborough’s cooler nights and smaller scale create wines with greater elegance, minerality, and restraint, making them stand out among New Zealand Sauvignons. — 9 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

vintage 2024 | True to type — 6 days ago

Paul J

9.4

Very nice. Tough to follow the Leflaive. More metallic and mineral elements with an attractive crispness. — a month ago

with Brooke

Bob McDonald

9.3

This is the 2019 Hunting Hill, same vintage as the recently tasted Kumeu River Coddington. The Coddington remains the more opulent of the Kumeu cuvées. A mouth watering salinity. In this one. As Bob Campbell MW said, this is a Burgundian style (lacking the stone fruit of the Coddington). Although several previous vintages of Mates Vineyard have proved, at least to my palate, that it is the premium Cuvée. — 3 months ago

Jenn Blachford

9.0

Absolutely delicious. Deep cherry — 6 months ago

with Matt

Erica Gamble

9.0

Earthy nose. Progression from cherry to raspberry to earth. Light but substantial, smooth. Very nice. — 8 months ago

with Ryan

Mark Mannebach

9.2

Complex SB from NZ. Cucumber veggie notes with minerality such as flint etc — 9 months ago

S Wood

8.9

Bright & light. Weird Floral greens. Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cab Franc, Dornfelder/////////////
A day later the fruit is near perfect. Not sure what blew off, but now totally balanced. — 4 years ago