11 April 2013


Brancott Estate Sauvignon Blanc recognised by Wine Spectator

The pioneers of the original Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc continue to impress the world, with Brancott Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2012 receiving a rating of 89 points in the May 2013 issue of renowned US magazine Wine Spectator.

In rating Brancott Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Wine Spectator described the wine as follows: “The spicy quince and Asian pear flavors rest on a crisp, juicy body, with plenty of lime zest and grapefruit notes, especially on the finish. Drink now.”

Wine Spectator is the foremost authority of wine in the US and its editors review more than 15,000 wines from around the world each year in blind tastings. Ratings reflect how highly judges regard each wine relative to other wines. Wines ranked between 85 and 89 are considered “very good” and “a wine with special qualities”.

Patrick Materman, chief winemaker at Brancott Estate is thrilled with the rating. “It’s almost 40 years since we pioneered the Marlborough wine region and, while we continue to explore other varietals, we remain passionate about Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc” said Patrick. “We strive for the highest quality across all of our products and seeing our most accessible Sauvignon Blanc recognised reassures us that we are achieving this goal.”

Brancott Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2012 can be matched with grilled oysters, barbecued prawns, poached white fish and fresh green salads containing parsley, pepper or lemon. Mediterranean and Turkish dishes with hummus, olives and feta will also match well. Though made to drink while young and vivacious, this wine may be cellared for up to three years to develop further complexity.

Brancott Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2012 is widely available from leading liquor retailers, RRP $26.99.

NOTES TO EDITORS - About Brancott Estate

BRANCOTT ESTATETM. Honouring our Marlborough heritage, Brancott Estate wines take their name from our cherished Brancott Vineyard, home of the original Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc; one of the world’s favourite New Zealand wine styles. In 1973, Brancott Vineyard was planted with grapes, a decision that went against the popular opinion of the time that the South Island was too cold to grow grapes. In 1975, Brancott Vineyard was planted with the first Sauvignon Blanc grapes in Marlborough. This pioneering determination and skill of our winemakers and viticulturists continues to be evident in every bottle, as is the care and respect for the land that allow us to produce each and every one. Brancott Estate wines are sourced from multiple vineyards.

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