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 Vintage2007 Label 1 of 23 
TypeWhite
ProducerGoldwater (web)
VarietySauvignon Blanc
Designationn/a
Vineyardn/a
CountryNew Zealand
RegionSouth Island
SubRegionMarlborough
AppellationWairau Valley
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Drinking window: Drink between 2008 and 2010 (based on 20 user opinions)

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Community Tasting Notes (average 90 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 3 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by BSpdx on 6/5/2011 & rated 90 points: Delicious. Limon nose, but the palate is much more pineapple and honey dew, with just a touch of lemon and honeysuckle. Long, crisp finish. Would recommend. (2172 views)
 Tasted by awinestory on 8/4/2008 & rated 90 points: clear, pale intensity, very light lemon nose: medium + intensity, grapefruit,grapefruit, grapefruit, fresh white flowers, jasmine palate: dry, acidity is med+, tannin is zero, body is med, alc is est 12.5 reality 13.5, finish is of grapefruit and fragrant white flowers flav intensity is med+, flavs are: yellow grapefruit and grapefruit pith, white flowers such as jasmine and honeysuckle ***Lively aromatic nose of fragrant white flowers and ripe yellow grapefruit peel along with aroma of ripe papaya, guava, and mango. Refreshing palate of more ripe tropical fruit with lightly scented jasmine and honeysuckle. Long, refreshing, yet succulent finish of more ripe fruit and flowers. (2169 views)
 Tasted by vespasian on 6/7/2008 & rated 90 points: Very pale lemon in appearance. Slight hints of rhubarb, asparagus with strong nose of grapefruit and nettles. Slightly sweet entry on palate. Lots of zingy lime fruit with more grassy notes. Very refreshing. Nice minerality on the finish which is impressively long. Excellent (2479 views)

Professional 'Channels'
By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, September/October 2008, IWC Issue #140
(Goldwater Estate Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough) Subscribe to see review text.
i-WineReview.com, Sauvignon Blanc Selections (7/1/2008)
(Goldwater Goldwater Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, NZ) Subscribe to see review text.
By Julia Harding, MW
JancisRobinson.com (1/15/2008)
(Goldwater, Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough White) Subscribe to see review text.
NOTE: Scores and reviews are the property of Vinous and i-WineReview.com and JancisRobinson.com. (manage subscription channels)

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