The 2022 Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand, is a distinguished white wine produced by Dog Point. It is a varietal Sauvignon Blanc with an alcohol content of 13.0% and is sealed with a screw cap. The wine has received high praise from several professional reviewers, indicating its quality and appeal.
James Suckling awarded this wine a score of 93, noting its "nettles, thyme, green apples and grapefruit on the nose." He described it as "medium-bodied, sharp and clean cut with a refreshing core of citrus and green fruit," summarizing it as "vivid." Suckling also highlighted that the wine is crafted from organically grown grapes, emphasizing its natural and sustainable production methods.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave the 2022 Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc an outstanding score of 94. The reviewer praised its "maritime nose of ocean spray, beeswax, saltbush and wet rocks," adding that it also has "graphite and pencil shavings." The review emphasized the wine's intense flavor, noting that it "floods every available square millimeter with flavor." Describing the wine as "elegant" and "saturated with fruit flavor," the review called it a "super wine" and a "blue chip" product, highlighting Dog Point as the largest organic grower in New Zealand.
Vinous also commended the wine, giving it a score of 92. The review highlighted its "appealing ripe nectarine fruit" and "bright but balanced acidity." Additionally, it noted the wine's delightful texture and "succulence through the mid-palate," attributing this to potentially lower yields. Describing the wine as "a triumph in a difficult year," the review underscored the rigorous selection process involved in its production.
Wine Spectator matched Vinous's score of 92, describing the wine as "a focused, precise expression of Sauvignon Blanc." The review mentioned its "makrut lime leaf aromatics" and "notes of fresh lemon sorbet and a touch of fresh ginger," with a finish that includes "plenty of lime zest details" and a lingering note of "orange blossom."
Finally, Wine Enthusiast gave the wine a score of 90, noting its "aromas of lime, grapefruit, flint, white pepper and dried green herbs." The review highlighted its "crispy, slightly chalky palate" and described it as "long and ultrarefreshing," reiterating the same flavors as the nose. Christina Pickard from Wine Enthusiast called it "a step up from your average Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc."
Overall, the 2022 Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc stands out for its vibrant flavors, elegant texture, and high-quality organic production, making it a noteworthy choice for Sauvignon Blanc enthusiasts.