Promising vintage with some excellent Sauvignon Blanc
Drink or Hold
89
2000
Rather difficult and inconsistent year
Drink
83
1999
Really good year, very consistent
Drink
93
1998
Superb vintage, classic wines
Drink
95
1997
Delicious wines, that will improve
Drink or Hold
94
1996
Vivacious, fruit-laden wines
Drink or Hold
94
1995
Disappointing vintage with a few exceptions
Avoid
77
1994
Magnificent vintage, best Corbans Estate, Cloudy Bay
Drink or Hold
98
1993
Lighter but quaffable vintage
Drink
85
1992
Well-made wines, most now past their best
Drink
86
1991
Classic vintage, Sauvignon Blanc already peaked
Drink
97
1990
Rather light and unexciting
Drink
82
1989
Very fine year which has now peaked
Drink
94
1988
Pleasant, well-balanced vintage, now past its peak
Drink
89
NB: Most oak-aged Marlborough Chardonnay will improve for 6 – 8 years, some
for more. Most Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is at its best between 18 months and 4 years.
Last updated on April 30, 2008