Originally Posted by
BiziBB
Nautilus Marlborough SB is one of my picks of the region; I've not tried oaked SB and will look out for the Cloudy Bay, Crawford-family brands and some others. Have you seen this SB variety from other prominent Kiwi makers?
I agree with you on the Nautilis SB. My other favorite NZ SBs are Hunter's (both their regular and their Kaho Roa), Huia (an excellent place all-around, nice Pinot as well and a stellar Krug-esque sparking wine), and Mount Nelson (actually owned by Lodovico Antinori).
I used to be a big Crawford fan, but I've noticed a certain decrease in both quality and value over the last two years.
The only other oaked SB I've tasted that's similar to Te Koko is Dog Point's Section 94 - though, it's not as good.
Well, whatever one's tastes are - it's certain that NZ in general, and Marlborough in particular, are certainly producing some stellar wines.
-FlyerBeek