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Mohua Sauvignon Blanc: A Sommelier's Take

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

Mohua Sauvignon Blanc is a light-bodied dry white wine made from Sauvignon Blanc, in New Zealand, by Mohua. 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

“Juicy pink grapefruit, lime leaf, vibrant mineral-driven Marlborough crunch.”

Tasting profile

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

What to eat with Mohua Sauvignon Blanc

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

When to open it

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

Where to buy Mohua Sauvignon Blanc

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Questions people ask

What does Mohua Sauvignon Blanc taste like?

Mohua 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: Juicy pink grapefruit, lime leaf, vibrant mineral-driven Marlborough crunch.

What food goes with Mohua Sauvignon Blanc?

Michael pairs Mohua 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 Mohua Sauvignon Blanc cost?

Mohua 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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