The 2010 Sauvignon Blanc presents aromas of fresh grapefruit, pea pods and lemon slices with a hint of mown grass. Medium bodied with crisp acidity, it has a very good concentration of citrus and green apple flavors going a little herbal in the long finish. Drink it now through 2013. TerraVin does not currently have a USA importer.

Terravin’s 2009 Sauvignon Blanc displays intense grapefruit and passion fruit aromas with a nice earthy/wet pebble character, some dried herbs and a touch of hay. Medium bodied with good concentration and texture, it has nice racy acidity and a long finish. Drink it now to 2012. Mike and Jo Eaton have staked-out and planted a very impressive hillside vineyard in the Omaka Valley, focused mainly at producing high quality Marlborough Pinot Noir, though they also have the magic touch when it comes to Sauvignon and Merlot of all things. Winemaking is hands-off here, with a focus on the immaculately tended, hand nurtured vineyards.Importer: Sober Imports, New York, NY; tel. (914) 715-1243