The philosophy at Peg Bay, as it’s sometimes called, aims for high ripeness levels. The result in the case of its Sauvignon Blanc (blended with a fair proportion of Semillon) is an almost honeyed character to the ripe stone fruits and plenty of heft on the palate. Unusual for NZ Sauvignon Blanc, and delicious.——J.C.(8/1/2004)—— 88