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2005 Goldwater Sauvignon Blanc
- Wairau Valley, New Zealand
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- Most Recent Global Avg Price (ex-tax)
- $ 10 / 750ml
- From April 2014
- White - Green and Flinty
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Critic tasting note: "(2007) A real blast of green bean and asparagus here, in a distinctly vegetal style. On the palate quite vibrant fruit, but that herbal, green quality persists too. Acidity is quite prominent, and perhaps this lacks a little bit of complexity. Fresh and juicy enough, with a hint of sweetness right on the finish, but not my favourite style." - 86/100, Tom Cannavan
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Highlights
Winery
Goldwater Estate
Details
- Region or Appellation
- Drinking Window
- 2008-2011
- Alcohol ABV
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13.5%
- Maturation
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Unoaked
- Ownership
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Family Foley Wines
- Closure Type
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Screwcap
Awards
(1)About the Wine
Suggested Dishes to Pair With This Wine
- Beef tongue with salsa verde Starter Course
- Italian
- Antipasti, cheese Starter Course
- Italian
- Calf's liver Main Course
- With onions and bacon
- Contains: veal liver
- Italian
- Insalata pollo Main Course
- Chicken, goat’s cheese, red pepper, fresh tomatoes, black olives and croutons with seasonal mixed leaves, dressing and dough sticks
- Contains: goat cheese, red peppers
- Italian
User Ratings
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Vintage quality: Good
Current condition: Likely past it
The 2005 New Zealand vintage had its fair share of difficulties with unusually cool weather.
The growing season varied considerably between North and South Island. The year tended to favor North Island reds over whites, while in South Island, whites seemed to perform bet...
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