Always fun to 'disprove' theories... I have long felt that well made NZ Sauvignon (which in general I do not particularly like) keeps really well - and this proves the point. 16 years old and delicious. Dark yellow, mature fruits. Very tasty indeed, and NO sign of oxidation (stelvin....). Lovely.
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Pale straw. The complex nose, having feet in both camps of steely and fruit-driven styles this time, gives gooseberry, peach, green grass, grapefruit, spicy fresh black pepper. More supple than typical for this house, the acid spine is delicate in a very round mouth feel and a rich texture. Flavors favor lemon, grapefruit and tangerine, but there's peach, green pea and asparagus lurking too. Perfect partner to our dinner of chicken/spinach/leek/rice/lemon soup.
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4/9/2024 - rjpbath Likes this wine: 89 Points
Always fun to 'disprove' theories... I have long felt that well made NZ Sauvignon (which in general I do not particularly like) keeps really well - and this proves the point. 16 years old and delicious. Dark yellow, mature fruits. Very tasty indeed, and NO sign of oxidation (stelvin....). Lovely.
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7/29/2010 - Hodby wrote: 90 Points
Pale straw. The complex nose, having feet in both camps of steely and fruit-driven styles this time, gives gooseberry, peach, green grass, grapefruit, spicy fresh black pepper. More supple than typical for this house, the acid spine is delicate in a very round mouth feel and a rich texture. Flavors favor lemon, grapefruit and tangerine, but there's peach, green pea and asparagus lurking too. Perfect partner to our dinner of chicken/spinach/leek/rice/lemon soup.
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4/1/2010 - jcable wrote: 87 Points
Love this, esp at the price, need to try and find more, esp with summer coming. :)
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3/21/2010 - jcable wrote: 87 Points
cait rated this one and I agree with her. not the full on acidity that you find in some SB, but good pear middle without being sweet.
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12/29/2009 - Gingersnail wrote: 84 Points
fruity nose, mineral notes on the palette, good with spicy, nothing particularly distinguishing
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