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Lexicon Sauvignon Blanc
Lexicon wines
New Zealand - Marlborough

Lexicon varietal wines are carefully selected by Fran Kysela to show the essence of each variety, along with its terroir of origin, both of which are essential elements of a good wine.

Sauvignon Blanc, historically known for the great white wines of Bordeaux and Sancerre, is gaining popularity in New Zealand. Lexicon Sauvignon Blanc was produced from grapes grown in the renowned Marlborough region, on the northern end of the island. Marlborough is recognized for growing outstanding Sauvignon Blanc with mouthwatering fresh acidity, balanced by intense tropical fruit notes.

Tropical, zesty & citrusy. Hints of guava, passion fruit & gooseberries.

Specifications
Wine Type
White
Varietal(s)
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Vinification
Fermentation in stainless steel tanks (no oak).
Production
3,000 (9-liter cases) (9-liter cases)

Reviews and News

2022 Lexicon Sauvignon Blanc - 88 PTS - WE

2022 Lexicon Sauvignon Blanc - 88 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 88 pts

"On the ripe fruit-and-floral end of the Sauvignon spectrum, aromas of fresh lime, passion fruit, grapefruit and orchard blossoms—with just a whisper of green herbs—flow to a palate that slips and slides easily over the tongue. It's brightened by citrusy acidity and carried along by the same flavors as the nose. There's a limeade finish. - Christina PICKARD"

- Wine Enthusiast (April 2023), 88 pts

2019 Lexicon Sauvignon Blanc - 88 PTS - WA

2019 Lexicon Sauvignon Blanc - 88 PTS - WA

wa88"Much better than the two bottles sampled for my NZ Part 2 report, Lexicon's 2019 Sauvignon Blanc is reassuringly fresh and tropical, with herbal notes layered over passion fruit, pink grapefruit and apple flavors. It's light to medium-bodied, with a crisp, mouthwatering finish. - Joe Czerwinski"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (April 2020), 88 pts

2017 Lexicon Sauvignon Blanc - 88 PTS - JD

2017 Lexicon Sauvignon Blanc - 88 PTS - JD

jeb dunnuck logo 250"The 2017 Sauvignon Blanc (100% Sauvignon Blanc brought up in tank) has a bright citrus and pineapple style in its aromatics and is juicy, medium-bodied, and refreshing on the palate. Readers looking for a house white to drink over the coming year or so will find this hard to beat."
- Jeb Dunnuck (March 27th 2019), 88 pts

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2017 Lexicon Sauvignon Blanc - 88 PTS - BEST BUY - WE

2017 Lexicon Sauvignon Blanc - 88 PTS - BEST BUY - WE

wine enthusiast 88 pts"This wine is shy at first, whispering notes of lemon, grapefruit, tomato leaf and jalapeño. It is chalky in texture, with those grapefruit and green notes running through to a finish that shows a bit of bitterness. - CHRISTINA PICKARD"
- Wine Enthusiast (December 2018, Best of Year 2018 Issue), 88 pts, BEST BUY

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2016 Lexicon Sauvignon Blanc - 88 PTS - BEST BUY - WE

2016 Lexicon Sauvignon Blanc - 88 PTS - BEST BUY - WE

wine enthusiast 88 pts"A nose of ripe, almost confected tropical fruits, apples and waxy lemon lead into a fleshy, chalky-textured palate full of apple skins and citrus. This is a food friendly wine to be enjoyed with a wide variety of dishes."
- Wine Enthusiast (March 2018), 88 pts - BEST BUY

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