Winery Matahiwi Estate - Mt Hector Sauvignon Blanc

Winery Matahiwi EstateMt Hector Sauvignon Blanc

3.5
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Mt Hector Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Matahiwi Estate is a white wine from the region of Wairarapa of North Island.
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, shellfish or goat cheese.

Taste structure of the Mt Hector Sauvignon Blanc from the Winery Matahiwi Estate

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Mt Hector Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Matahiwi Estate in the region of North Island is a with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Mt Hector Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Matahiwi Estate in the region of North Island often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Matahiwi Estate's Mt Hector Sauvignon Blanc.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Alcohol
13°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Molette

Molette blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Savoie). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and small grapes. The Molette blanc can be found cultivated in these vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Savoie & Bugey, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley.

Last vintages of this wine

Mt Hector Sauvignon Blanc - 2019
In the top 100 of of Wairarapa wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Mt Hector Sauvignon Blanc - 2018
In the top 100 of of Wairarapa wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Mt Hector Sauvignon Blanc - 2017
In the top 100 of of Wairarapa wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Mt Hector Sauvignon Blanc - 2016
In the top 100 of of Wairarapa wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Mt Hector Sauvignon Blanc - 2015
In the top 100 of of Wairarapa wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Mt Hector Sauvignon Blanc - 2014
In the top 100 of of Wairarapa wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Mt Hector Sauvignon Blanc - 2013
In the top 100 of of Wairarapa wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50

The best vintages of Mt Hector Sauvignon Blanc from Winery Matahiwi Estate are 2019, 2016, 2014, 2018 and 2017.

Informations about the Winery Matahiwi Estate

The winery offers 29 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Wairarapa in the region of North Island

The Winery Matahiwi Estate is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 28 wines for sale in the of Wairarapa to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine North Island
In the top 2000 of of New Zealand wines
In the top 150 of of Wairarapa wines
In the top 35000 of white wines
In the top 150000 wines of the world

The wine region of Wairarapa

The wine region of Wairarapa is located in the region of North Island of New Zealand. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Whistling Track or the Domaine Schubert produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Wairarapa are Pinot noir, Pinot gris and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Wairarapa often reveals types of flavors of raspberry, lemon or straw and sometimes also flavors of honey, stone fruit or stone.


The wine region of North Island

New-zealand/north-island/northland">Northland, as its name suggests, is New Zealand's northernmost wine-producing region, around four hours' drive northwest of the country's largest city, Auckland. Most of the Northland region's wineries are situated on the east coast, particularly around the Bay of Islands and the Karikari Pensinula, with another cluster on the west coast near Kaitaia. The region's red wines are mostly produced from Syrah, Pinotage">Pinotage and the Hybrid variety Chambourcin. Chardonnay leads the way for white wine grape varieties; Pinot Gris, Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc are among the other varieties cultivated here.

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The word of the wine: Finesse

Quality of a delicate and elegant wine.

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