Kono, Marlborough (New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc 2017

 My personal preference is for Kiwi Sauvignons that are a little less sweet than this one, but there’s plenty of market research indicating that this is New Zealand’s most popular style.  It is still quite notably acidic, but there’s just enough residual sugar to keep this from being too “screechy” for most people to enjoy as a stand-alone sipper.  It displays vibrant grapefruit and green herb flavors that linger on the palate.