Tying in with Sauvignon Blanc Day on Friday May 4, each of the hopeful fans had to explain what it was about Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc they particularly loved.
The five best received a massive parcel of goodies from Wine Marlborough, including merchandise, Riedel Sauvignon Blanc glasses, and lots of the region’s favourite produce.
Wine Marlborough’s Marketing and Communications Manager, Harriet Wadworth says the comments received were fantastic – some even priceless. Here are the five winners, and what they had to say about Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
Mirren Allan, Sydney, Australia
Because it’s absolutely delicious and it reminds me of home! It makes every dinner, evening out or night on the couch just that much better here over the other side of the ditch!
Ashleigh Burgess, Christchurch, New Zealand
It all started when my best friend and I went up and did a bicycle wine tour. We both knew we loved wine but didn’t know much about it. On that trip learnt so much about wine, tasted so many different Savs, and left feeling tipsy, but educated! With uni exams coming up for the bestie, I thought this would be a great way for her to take a break from her usual education and focus on something better - Sav!
Layla Moutrib, Christchurch, New Zealand
Marlborough Sav has to be the best in the world!! I love it paired with a tomato basil salad and fresh fish, and enjoyed with friends on a warm summers evening
Morgan Sim, London, UK
We served Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc at our wedding, so it always brings back the best memories!
Luciana Braz Marinho, Bothell – WA, USA
New Zealand is my dream destination and Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is a great way to be tele-transported. Not to mention how delicious it tastes!
On top of receiving a massive box of goodies, Shea and Nathan Hinde from Sydney Australia won the grand prize – a trip for two to Marlborough, where they partook in Sauvignon Blanc events for three days, including a dinner at local restaurant Arbor, on Sav Blanc day itself.
It was Shea who fought hard to be the biggest fan – and this is what she had to say. “Unique, intense and luscious, a Marlborough Savvy-B is extra special. Perfect shared with hubby, it’s sublime wine from a gorgeous region I’m dying to visit!”
A couple of others we liked:
Because it isn’t worth drinking if it isn’t a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc! Plus thanks to a very expensive bottle of the stuff in a London restaurant we are now 5 months pregnant so it will always be a very special wine to us but we won’t be calling the baby Savvy B!!!
I moved from New Zealand to Canada 12 years ago and whenever I have a glass of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc I am instantly transported back home. The grassy, gooseberry, citrus aromas and distinctive tang of acidity always make me smile and think of enjoying good times with family and friends, wherever in the world I actually am. I’m smiling right now just thinking about it!
Have just spent the last four weeks in Marlborough while hubby was truck driving for our first ever visit to the region and grape harvest. What a beautiful part of New Zealand this is, great climate, friendly people and amazing wine! While here ONLY drunk local wines, thoroughly enjoyed discovering how the different soils impact the final results, loved watching the harvesters and gondolas working all around, everyone with a common goal -Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc for life.
Because wherever you find yourself in the world, with friends, colleagues, or even alone, that first sip takes you straight back home to New Zealand and your happy place.
