Toronto Life : by David Lawrason  May 2010

90 points

There is a light spicy, smoky undercurrent due to oak aging of 15 per cent of the wine. Otherwise, you can expect typical sauvignon aromas of green nettle, lemon grass and gooseberry jam. It's medium weight, with crisp acidity yet slightly creamy texture. A very restrained, elegant wine, with a warm, grapefruity finish and excellent length.

www.bobswinereviews.com : by Bob Campbell MW  July 2009

90 points

Staete Landt 2008 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

"Pungent grassy Sauvignon Blanc with red capsicum and passion fruit flavours. Bright, fresh, concentrated and very focused wine that's a cut above most from this vintage. Classic Marlborough Savvie"

WINE SPECTATOR : by Harvey Steiman  April 30, 2009

90 points

Staete Landt 2008 Estate Grown Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Vivid, bracing and brimming with lime-tinged grapefruit and guava flavors that persist into the long, distinctive finish.

WinestatE Magazine : by Michael Cooper   May/June 2009

Powerful wine, delicious now, with excellent depth of tropical, sweet-fruit flavours. Full-bodied and dry, with a faint suggestion of oak (10% of the blend was fermented in old barrels) and impressive weight, texture and richness.