The Nikau Point Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024 is a $7.49 Trader Joe’s wine. CWF reviewed the 2019 vintage that was $5.99.
The Story
Nikau Point is a beach on the eastern side of the North Island of New Zealand. Marlborough is in the Northeast corner of the South Island.
The Wineportfolio Co owns this brand name for this wine. Their website shows they produce multiple brands selling between $10 and $30. This wine is not shown on their brand page.
They are a family-owned, independent winery that produces its wines from its own vineyards. There is no information on where the grapes for this wine came from.
The back label says that Nikau Point only bottled the wine. That makes sense since is a brand and the main winery probably had a had in production.
The alcohol content is a mild 12%.
The Nikau Point Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Tasting Notes
The color is a pale lemon yellow. The nose is tropical fruit, candy spice, melon, peach, and pear, with a floral edge. The Nikau Point Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024 is a bright, juicy wine.
This Sauvignon Blanc tastes like Green apple, tart nectarine, peach, melon, lemon, and various tropical fruits. It is a tasty wine, not complex, but tasty.
The acidity is well managed.
The Summary
- The Nikau Point Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024 is a quality, value-priced wine.
- $8 for a highly drinkable New Zealand Sauv Blanc is a bargain.
- A top summer sipper!
