title: Esk Valley 2001 Sauvignon Blanc (Hawke's Bay)
description: Hawkes Bay is typically slightly warmer than Marlborough and its Sauvignons less green; this one bucks the trend, showing green bell pepper, herbs and lime, layered with warm apricot fruit. Lacks only a little cut to elevate it into the 90s, but that same softness makes it very approachable and easy to enjoy.
variety: Sauvignon Blanc