($14): Sauvignon Blanc from the Marlborough region of New Zealand now enjoy a world wide reputation for quality and for the palate electrifying zing they deliver.  What’s unusual is to find one with those qualities at this price.  Giesen’s 2014 has an alluring lime-like citrus character that gives it Marlborough’s hallmark cutting edginess, while not screaming or assaulting the palate.  It a difficult line to walk, but Giesen does it well.
90 Michael Apstein Feb 3, 2015