Take a journey towards the Southern Hemisphere and explore the wide selection of New Zealand wines. Wines from this country are utterly delicious though somewhat under-appreciated. In this article, I will feature four Sauvignon Blancs from Marlborough, then a wide selection of white varietals from New Zealand. New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Wine Reviews HUIA, 2004 SAUVIGNON BLANC, MARLBOROUGH, $17- $19 Very aromatic and elegant. Definitely nice. Features crisp flavors of lemon grass, papaya and lime. Full-bodied and long on the palate. 0.42% residual sugar. 13,500 cases. Drink through 2005. LAKE CHALICE, 2004 SAUVIGNON BLANC, MARLBOROUGH, $18-$20 Screw cap. Medium full bodied Sauvignon that possess noteworthy balance and long finish. Taste reminiscent of apple, lemon grass and papaya. 22,000 cases. Drink through 2005. VILLA MARIA, 2004 SAUVIGNON BLANC, PRIVATE BIN, MARLBOROUGH, $13 Screw cap. Distinct combination of fruity notes and oaky overtones. Full-bodied with crisp texture. Features persistent long finish. Drink through 2005. VILLA MARIA, 2004 SAUVIGNON BLANC, CELLAR SELECTION, MARLBOROUGH, $22.50 Intense and rich. A Sauvignon marked by crisp feel on the palate and bursting flavors of passion fruit, apple and lemon grass. Drink through 2006. New Zealand White Wines – Other Varietals ALPHA DOMUS, 2004 UNOAKED CHARDONNAY, HAWKE'S BAY, $13-$15 Screw cap. Ripe and fruit-forward. This wine features the taste of peach and lime. It possess noteworthy balance and long finish. 1,200 cases. Drink through 2005. HUIA * 2004 PINOT GRIS, MARLBOROUGH, $18-$20 * 2004 RIESLING, MARLBOROUGH, $17-$19 The wines of Huia are recognized as the finest in New Zealand. The 2004 Pinot Gris is full-bodied and fruity. Taste reminiscent of guava, pear and lemon peel. Possess persistent long finish and noteworthy character. 30% barrel fermented. 2,300 cases. Medium-long bodied and round is the Riesling. Tasting of honey, lemon peel and honeysuckle. 0.57% residual sugar. 2,150 cases. Drink through 2005. ISABEL ESTATE, 2004 PINOT GRIS, MARLBOROUGH, $21-$23 Fine and delicate. A full-bodied wine with flavors of apple, tea, straw and lemon peel. Well-balanced and long fresh finish. No malolactic fermentation, unoaked. Drink through 2005.