Milford Point
When I read the name on this bottle, it reminded me immediately of Milford Sound (not that I’ve ever visited), so I looked up that precise thing. It’s named after Milford Haven in Wales, so not too far from home, as origins go. However, this wine was from Marlborough, which avid readers will well know by now is in New Zealand, and this wine is named after the place there. It was a Sauvignon Blanc (or should I say is, as I haven’t finished it yet) and from 2009. The strength is a decent 12.5%, and it’s kept its brilliant and characteristic punchy tanginess with gooseberries all over the place. Strangely, however, as the label notes, this one also has nectarine. It was on offer at Sainsbury’s, so naturally it was snapped up (although in this case as a kind gift from a friend).