3 Tales Sauvignon Blanc 2008
"Marlborough winemaker Brent Marris teams up with well-known Aussie winemaker Darren De Bortoli to jointly produce a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc that speaks volumes of its distinctively regional character, yet retains an individuality of style that sets it apart from the pack a little - almost a faint restrained hint of Sancerre ( France's version of Marlborough) about it. Quite juicy and intense, crisp, lively and fresh on the finish... enjoy."
Jon Helmer, Surf Coast Times, Grapevine, 21 April 2009
"Regular readers would note our affection for all things De Bortoli and Brent Marris (of Wither Hills fame), so you could imagine our excitement when the two got together to produce 3 Tales Malborough Sauvignon Blanc 2008. With a flood of cheap Marlborough Savvy on the market, it is comforting to know not all new brands have cut quality in order to be the cheapest Kiwi on the market. As Nick Stock puts it, "Brent Marris and Darren De Bortoli thought they might get some Savvy happening between them; Marris grows and makes it, De Bortoli delivers it to Australian shelves. This has really intense juicy Marlborough fruit impact; big, fresh and beautiful". Already a stack of reviews, great value..."
Bert Werden, The Winestar Journal, 11 February 2009
91 points
"Brent Marris and Darren De Bortoli thought they might get some Savvy happening between them; Marris grows and makes it, De Bortoli delivers it to Australian shelves. This has really intense juicy Marlborough fruit impact; big, fresh and beautiful."
Nick Stock, WBM100, October 2008
Wine of the Week
Looking for a wine that's Kiwi sauvignon blanc but not too much in your face? This joint effort between De Bortoli and leading Kiwi winemaker Brett Marris is midway between Marlborough and Sancerre in style. Very crisp, very drinkable.
Winsor Dobbin. winsordobbin.com.au, 27 October 2008.
88 points
"Pungent style in this joint effort from Kiwi Brent Marris and Aussie Darren De Bortoli. Ripe, with some intense tropical notes, but not over-the-top. Good acidity and a softer finish than some."
Ken Gargett, Courier Mail, 18 October 2008
90 points
"A joint venture between Marlborough winemaker Brent Marris and Darren De Bortoli, this show rich tropical fruit on the nose and palate with a herbaceous edge and mineral backbone and a crisp finish. Try with seafood, especially shellfish."
Mike Frost, Courier Mail, 14 October 2008
"This is a new venture brokered by mates Darren De Bortoli and Brent Marris who studied winemaking together. The two winemaking families shared their skills to produce this sparkling Kiwi savvy with upfront tropical and passionfruit flavours, grassy characters, lively acidity and a crisp finish. Drink with fresh seafood."
Kerry Skinner, Grape Expectations, Illawarra Mercury, 8 October 2008
"Leading Kiwi winemaker Brent Marris and Darren De Bortoli from the Riverina have combined their talents and resources to produce 3 Tales, a Marlborough sauvignon blanc. It's an interesting spin on a very popular varietal style and may well have polarising potential. Yes, the familiar green grass, passionfruit and lychee characters are in evidence but there are also some pungent aromas that may not be to everyone's taste. See what you think."
Paddy Kendler, Herald Sun, 16 September 2008
