TuaTea Marlborough (New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc, 2023

When I first tasted TuaTea Sauvignon Blanc five years ago, I pegged it as a personal favorite, a notch above other New Zealand Sauvignons on the market. And it still sells for $5.99 at Trader  Joe's. Why have I neglected it for so long?

Light color even for a young Sauvignon Blanc. Grapefruit, a touch of passion fruit, lemon zest and freshly cut grass. Elegant on the mid-palate with a long clean finish. A pleasant touch of salinity on the finish. As I have said before: cheap at twice the price.