Drink.  Learn.  Laugh.  Repeat.

Welcome Back!Sign in here:

Not Registered?Become one of our thirsty clan 333,916 strong:

Register Today!

Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Wine Review

Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Marlborough, New Zealand

Community Score:88/100

Community Reviews: 8

  Add My Review


Price: $14.95

Drink: 2015-2017

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 12.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Whitecliff Wines

Agent: FWM Canada

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Exceptional value for this New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc! Herbal notes with chives and lime and grapefruit. So refreshing. Pair with spinach quiche.

This Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2015 was reviewed on January 8, 2017 by Natalie MacLean

More Vintages: 2019  2009  2018  2016 

  Add New Vintage

Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 72413
  • $15.00 
  • Check Stock

Reviews and Ratings

Cherie Cole rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Light and lively citrus on the nose and palate with mango, pineapple and a touch of green bean. Racy acidity with a tropical fruit finish. Tasted Oct 02, 2016.
Pamela Chiles rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Good value for a NZ Sauvigon Blanc - all the classic aromas and flavours are there: green bell pepper, green beans, gooseberry and grass, wrapped up in a light-bodied, zesty, citrusy package. Would pair well with salad, light fish dishes, and sunny days!
Jon Steeves - Sommelier rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

A zingy Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, which is close to transparent, brilliant platinum in the bowl. Showing lime leaf, unripe green mango flesh, gooseberry and a hint of lime zest. Great acidity, refreshing and zesty mouthfeel. Pairs well with green Thai curry or Thai chicken stir fry. @jonsteeves rated 88/100 - bespoketastings.ca
Nick Onischuk - Accredited Sommelier rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

The White Cliff Sauvignon Blanc 2015 is an easy going medium bodied wine. Citrus fruit, grass and minerality. Tasted October 2016 (88/100)
Monique Sosa - Accredited Sommelier rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review:

It might look like water but there is no mistaking this New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc for water. Pungent aromas of guava, green mango, and tomato leaf dominate the nose, while the palate is overcome by a rush of lime and grapefruit flavours. This Sauv Blanc is light bodied and a touch disjointed for my tasted. Still, it's easy drinking and crowd pleasing. Enjoy as an aperitif. Tasted Oct 2016. @sommsosa | bespoketasting.ca

2 Members would buy this wine again

If you liked the Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2015, you might also like these wines:

WANT TO LEARN HOW TO

PAIR WINE
& FOOD?

Join me in a free online video class to learn the secrets to perfect pairings.

Wine of the Week

As featured on  

CTV Wine of the Week!

Veuve Clicquot Sparkling Wine
Rosé Champagne 2015,
Champagne A.C. ...

Natalie MacLean

Natalie MacLean offers North America's most popular online wine and food pairing classes. She was named the World's Best Drinks Writer at the World Food Media Awards in Australia.

Natalie has published two books with Random House, both selected as one of Amazon's Best Books of the Year.

Join 333,916 thirsty wine lovers who get access to all of her wine reviews by becoming a member of her site. Take a free online pairing class with her here.

FEEL LOST IN THE

LCBO?

Know the wines you want before you even get to the store with my wine reviews. Join now. It's free.

Red, White & Drunk All Over

  Best Books of the Year

Red, White & Drunk all over by Natalie MacLean

Natalie MacLean writes about wine with a sensuous obsession... and often laugh-out-loud funny... Terrific.

Rex Pickett, Sideways

Ms. MacLean is the disarming Everywoman. She loves wine, loves drinking ... ultimately, it's a winning formula.

Eric Asimov, The New York Times

GOT A SMARTPHONE?

Access my reviews on mobile with the bar code scanner.

GET NAT'S APP

Unquenchable: A Tipsy Search

  Best Books of the Year

Unquenchable by Natalie MacLean

Natalie MacLean is a new force in the wine writing world ‐ a feisty North American answer to Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson. She can write beautifully about wine.

The Financial Times of London

There are very few people in the wine world who "get it" and Natalie is one of those who brings more fun to a buttoned-up and stodgy game.

Gary Vaynerchuck, Wine Library TV

Starting a Wine Cellar?

Expert advice for all budgets

Insider tips on starting a wine cellar
From wine racks to underground caves, insider tips on size and space, number of bottles, ideal conditions and reputable resources.   learn more  
Winner World's Best Drink Writer
WFour-Time Winner James Beard Foundation
Five-Time Winner Association of Food Journalists
Six-Time Winner Bert Greene Award
Best Wine Literature Book Gourmand World Cookbook Awards
Online Writer of the Year Louis Roederer International Wine Writing Award