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Dog Point - Malborough Sauvignon Blanc Section 94 2018
Dog Point - Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Section 94 2018

Dog Point - Malborough Sauvignon Blanc Section 94 2018

Malborough|White wine|Organic

96/100

Decanter

95/100

James Suckling

94/100

Vinous

New Zealand
Sauvignon
purity
ceviche

"From New Zealand's largest organic vineyard, savor a critically acclaimed, premium-quality wine!"

“Ivan Sutherland and James Healy met at Cloudy Bay and then joined forces to found this winery in 2004. Section 94 comes from a plot in the Dog Point vineyard—New Zealand’s largest certified organic plot. The grapes are hand-harvested, whole-cluster pressed, then fermented and aged with wild yeasts in old French oak barrels for 18 months. Bottled unfined. Roger Jones: The nose tells you everything—a delicate aroma with crisp white stone fruits, subtle herbaceous notes, and clean, precise citrus. Classic. Freddy Bulmer: A fairly soft nose showing beautiful evolution, yet still a fresh and vibrant wine. Creamy and sophisticated, with lovely texture, good body, and delicious sweet spices. Cat Lomax: Hazelnut, savory toast, hints of spice with a touch of toasted matchstick. Punch, depth, rounded citrus, dried mango, hazelnut. Creamy texture, freshness, and dimension. 2024–2034” (Decanter 2023) • Screw cap

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Estate

Dog Point

Vintage

Sauvignon Blanc Section 94

Vintage

2018

Designation

Malborough

Region

New Zealand

Grape Varieties

100% Sauvignon Blanc

Regions

Clay and silt soils

Viticulture

Certified Organic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Slow pressing, bottled without fining and with minimal filtration

Livestock Farming

18 months in old French oak barrels

Alcohol content

14%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Pale yellow color with silvery highlights; bright disk

Nose

Aromas of citrus, mango, and white peach, accompanied by hints of cookies and a touch of smokiness

Palate

A creamy, rounded attack; precise structure; flavors of white fruit, mandarin zest, and fresh hazelnut, complemented by herbaceous notes; a long finish with great aromatic complexity

Serve

At 10-12°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2029

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with fish ceviche, chicken with tarragon, fresh goat cheese...

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Decanter

Decanter

Wine rated (2023 guide) 96/100

About the wine:

Ivan Sutherland and James Healy met at Cloudy Bay and then joined forces to found this winery in 2004. Section 94 comes from a plot in the Dog Point vineyard—New Zealand’s largest certified organic vineyard. The grapes are hand-harvested, whole-cluster pressed, then fermented and aged with wild yeasts in old French oak barrels for 18 months. Bottled unfined. Roger Jones: The nose tells you everything—a delicate aroma with crisp white stone fruits, subtle herbaceous notes, and clean, precise citrus. Classic. Freddy Bulmer: A fairly soft nose showing beautiful evolution, yet still a fresh and vibrant wine. Creamy and sophisticated, with lovely texture, good body, and delicious sweet spices. Cat Lomax: Hazelnut, savory toast, hints of spice with a touch of toasted matchstick. Punch, depth, rounded citrus, dried mango, hazelnut. Creamy texture, freshness, and complexity. 2024–2034
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

Vinous

Vinous

Wine rated (2024 guide) 94/100

About the wine:

The 2018 Sauvignon Blanc Section 94 is beginning to assert itself, showcasing its concentration and structure. It is a sophisticated and serious style that does not rely on the natural thiols of Sauvignon Blanc, but rather on restrained fruit, aromas derived from winemaking, and bottle aging, all of which contribute to its complexity. Expect subtle aromas of nectarine, almond, and lanolin. It is concentrated, compact, structured, and intense, like a dart cutting its way through the heart of the wine. The 2018 is quite different from previous vintages, with less reduction, but also the decision to age the wine for 6–7 years (the goal for this cuvée going forward), which has allowed it to develop. 2024–2032
James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2021 guide) 95/100

Rated Estate (2021 Guide) Recommended

About the wine:

This is a magnificent, complex wine with notes of apple slices, lemons, bread dough, and savory pie crust. A hint of grass. Always subtle and complex, yet highly intense. Medium-bodied. Beautiful acidity balance and an excellent finish. White pepper. Dry. Consistently excellent. Ready to drink now. Screw cap.

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