Tohu Single Vineyard Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016 rated as ‘outstanding’ by prestigious wine magazine, Decanter
Tohu Single Vineyard Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016, produced by Māori food and drinks company Kono, has been rated as
‘outstanding’ and given 96 points out of 100, in the August edition of specialist wine magazine Decanter.
Decanter’s panel of experts blind-tasted, and then rated, over 80 New Zealand sauvignon blancs. Only two other wines
were rated as ‘outstanding’, which puts Tohu Single Vineyard Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016 in the top five of New
Zealand sauvignon blancs rated.
“We are enormously proud to receive this rating from such a prestigious publication as Decanter,” Rachel Taulelei, CEO,
Kono says. “To be rated in the top five by Decanter’s sauvignon blanc experts is further confirmation of the quality of
this wine. Many people look to publications like Decanter to help them decide which wines to buy, so we hope that this
latest accolade for our most awarded wine ever will encourage even more people to try
this outstanding wine.”
“As a wine-maker you are always striving to make a wine that you are proud of, and that people enjoy drinking,” Bruce
Taylor, Kono Chief Winemaker says. “Getting recognition from international experts provides further validation of this
special wine, made in a unique sub-region of Marlborough, the Upper Awatere Valley.”
The expert panel's comments included:
“This is a beautifully fresh, vibrant wine with a soft, savoury edge to it. Cooked peas, tomato leaf and ample
gooseberry make this wine juicy and refreshing." Melanie Brown, founder, The New Zealand Cellar, London.
“This wine is quite seamless with a touch of sweet-and-sour character providing
beautiful balance. Vibrant, with high energy.” Bob Campbell MW
“The wine has quite a pure and pristine bouquet on the nose with a delicious and layered frame on the palate. Mineral,
stony, fresh and pure flavours are bursting through. This is a lovely example of balance, length and complexity that
will build over time.” Cameron Douglas MW
Accolades for Tohu Single Vineyard Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016
• Decanter World Wine Awards UK 2017 Silver
• Decanter Magazine August 2017 96 points
• The Wine Advocate – Robert Parker USA May 2017 90 points
• Mundus Vini - Great International Wine Award 2017 Gold
• New World Wine Awards 2016 Gold
• Marlborough Wine Show 2016 Gold + Trophy
• NZ International Wine Show 2016 Gold
• Bragato Wine Show 2016 Pure Gold + Trophy
• Raymond Chan Wine Reviews 2016 5 Stars
• Planet Grape USA 90 points
More information about Tohu Wines www.tohuwines.co.nz
More information about Kono www.kono.co.nz