King Maui Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc: A Sommelier's Take

Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation

King Maui Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is a light-bodied dry white wine made from Sauvignon Blanc, in New Zealand, by King Maui. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Grapefruit, passionfruit, lime, fresh-cut grass and pairs well with Goat cheese, sushi and salads.

Michael's take

“Punchy pink grapefruit, direct flinty mineral, straight-shooting Marlborough classic.”

Tasting profile

Type
White
Grape
Sauvignon Blanc
Country
New Zealand
Producer
King Maui
Body
light-bodied
Acidity
High
Tannin
Low
Sweetness
Dry
Oak
No oak
Price
$ · under $15

What to eat with King Maui Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

  • Goat cheese
  • sushi
  • salads
  • shellfish
  • Thai/Vietnamese

When to open it

  • Patio/summer sipper
  • apps & light bites
  • weeknight

Where to buy King Maui Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Sommelier on Demand doesn't sell wine and isn't tied to any store.

Questions people ask

What does King Maui Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc taste like?

King Maui Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is a light-bodied dry white wine with notes of Grapefruit, passionfruit, lime, fresh-cut grass. Acidity is high, tannin is low and oak is absent. Michael's note: Punchy pink grapefruit, direct flinty mineral, straight-shooting Marlborough classic.

What food goes with King Maui Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc?

Michael pairs King Maui Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with Goat cheese, sushi, salads, shellfish and Thai/Vietnamese. It works best for Patio/summer sipper, apps & light bites and weeknight.

How much does King Maui Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc cost?

King Maui Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc falls in Michael's $ · under $15 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.

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