The Tazmin Breeze Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024 is a Trader Joe’s $4.99 import exclusive,
The Story
The Tazmin Breeze Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024 is imported by an entity of Delicato Family Wines of Lodi, California. They have many brands including Stoneleigh Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
There is no indication if there is any relationship or connection with Tazmin Breeze and Stoneleigh. But it shows Delicato has ties to New Zealand wine.
The Tazmin Breeze brand name references the island of Tasmania which is off the Southeastern corner of Australia. New Zealand‘s islands are far east.
According to the back label this wine was bottled in Lodi, California. This saved in shipping costs, the Sauvignon Blanc was shipped in tanks to the US and then bottled. They did not have to pay for the shipping weight of the bottles, this keeps costs down.
Value New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc sells for between $8 to $12, $4.99 is abnormally inexpensive.
The Tazmin Breeze is from the 2024 vintage, which seems current, but the 2025 vintage is the newest for these young wines.
Is this unsold Sauvignon Blanc ? The wine industry is down by !4% in sales the last few years. Trader Joe’s has been the place to move excess wine for decades.
The alcohol content is 13%,
The Tazmin Breeze Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Tasting Notes
The color is a very pale wheat yellow. The nose is melon, peach, pear, apple, a hint of honey, and tropical fruit. The Tazmin Breeze Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024 is tasty and balanced.
This Sauvignon Blanc tastes like green apple, lime, pear, melon, a little stone fruit, and dried pineapple. This wine is subtle for a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, it is still rich and flavorful.
The acidity is well-controlled.
The Summary
- The Tazmin Breeze Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024 can compete with New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc selling for twice as much.
- The $4.99 price takes nothing away from your sipping enjoyment.
- This is a good $4.99 wine.
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