Ponga Sauvignon Blanc: A Sommelier's Take

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

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

“Vibrant white peach, sweet lime zest, crisp grassy mineral, and bright classic Marlborough energy.”

Tasting profile

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

What to eat with Ponga Sauvignon Blanc

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

When to open it

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

Where to buy Ponga Sauvignon Blanc

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

Questions people ask

What does Ponga Sauvignon Blanc taste like?

Ponga 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: Vibrant white peach, sweet lime zest, crisp grassy mineral, and bright classic Marlborough energy.

What food goes with Ponga Sauvignon Blanc?

Michael pairs Ponga 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 Ponga Sauvignon Blanc cost?

Ponga 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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