Typical grassiness, with hints of oily minerals. Pale yellow coloring, pears and lemon on the nose. Can't argue with the price point though. A good summer white.
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Consumer over three days (best on day three). Initially tight: thin and light with tart apple, pear and light lemon-lime citrus; basic and boring. Over three days it perked up, becoming quite dense and full. Some sweetness found its way into the mouth along with classic Marlborough grassiness, but what struck me was the petrol flavors and aromas the eventually came forth. Very unusual and welcoming for an entry-level SB like this. I would definitely repurchase.
Drink now. 88 -JRS
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Cork's: Blind Tasting: Definite Sauvignon blanc. Grass bomb, with loads of lemons and lime. That's kind of all that's going on, but it pulls it off well. Classic, simple, tasty.
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Great nose of lemon peel and grapefruit. While the flavor profile is very typical Malrborough Sav Blanc, the fruit tasted a bit watered down, not concentrated and racy. Decent effort, but not fabulous
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I had the bottle with the white label in the second picture; I don't know if there is any difference between that and the green bottle. The aroma was tropical and filled with grapefruit and lemon-lime. The flavor was crisp with a focus on the tanginess of grapefruit juice and sweet-bitterness of grapefruit zest. Some citrus, grass and white peach also followed through on the palate with a slight mineral finish. Not too complex but with a cost of only $10, a great QPR. An enjoyable yet simple wine everyone will enjoy for a night out to dinner. Buy two, it's cheap.
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Glistening, light, golden straw. Aromas of fresh cut, wet grass, lime nectar, a touch of refined white pepper (with some earthiness). The palate has an opening note of sweet fruit, then lime citrus keeps that in check with all of the fruit marked by high toned exotic pepper spice and a fresh cut lime core that goes all the way to backbone acidity and a touch of minerality. All in all; nicely integrated flavors even if somewhat one dimensional. Improves moderately after about an hour of air. Very good value.
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Not much on the nose -- some lime and grass. Palate was a little thin -- lime again with some pineapple and just a wisp of grapefruit but never very complex. Dry and a bit mieral, in a good way. A good sipper, but not the best SB from NZ.
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Citrus nose, w/ mild grassiness. Lush tropical core, some roundness midpalate. Crisp grapefruit zest on finish, with so2 tingle. Friendly, refreshing. 1st winery in NZ to produce SB? 1973. FWE Imports, Napa, CA. 13%alc.
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Lime, lime and more lime in this one at present. Tangy, straightforward lime zest in the aromas, and lime juice in the palate. Will try again tomorrow to see if more tropical fruit can be coaxed forward. As it is, tangy and refreshing--a perfect summer sipper. Day 2: Additional notes are herbaceous. Nice freshness, but will keep evaluation as it stands. Very refreshing.
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10/20/2010 - dangdad wrote: 82 Points
Classic Marborough Sauv Blanc. Hint of grapefruit and grass. A little lite on the finish.
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7/21/2010 - MCrawford wrote: 87 Points
Great pool side wine when its 90+ degrees outside? Easy drinking. Grassy, citrus, hints of wet stone and mineral.
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5/17/2010 - MCrawford wrote: 87 Points
Typical grassiness, with hints of oily minerals. Pale yellow coloring, pears and lemon on the nose. Can't argue with the price point though. A good summer white.
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5/4/2010 - CdP in NYC wrote: 88 Points
Consumer over three days (best on day three). Initially tight: thin and light with tart apple, pear and light lemon-lime citrus; basic and boring. Over three days it perked up, becoming quite dense and full. Some sweetness found its way into the mouth along with classic Marlborough grassiness, but what struck me was the petrol flavors and aromas the eventually came forth. Very unusual and welcoming for an entry-level SB like this. I would definitely repurchase.
Drink now. 88 -JRS
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3/25/2010 - joshwoodward wrote: 88 Points
Cork's: Blind Tasting: Definite Sauvignon blanc. Grass bomb, with loads of lemons and lime. That's kind of all that's going on, but it pulls it off well. Classic, simple, tasty.
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3/22/2010 - wineywhites wrote: 85 Points
Great nose of lemon peel and grapefruit. While the flavor profile is very typical Malrborough Sav Blanc, the fruit tasted a bit watered down, not concentrated and racy. Decent effort, but not fabulous
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1/28/2010 - 1512tnw wrote:
Used for cooking
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1/22/2010 - anubis wrote: 84 Points
Still very nice easy drinking SB. Typically straw colour and very long in the mouth. [screwcap, 13.0% alc]
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12/19/2009 - brianb8851 wrote: 84 Points
Pretty good NZ sauv blanc. Nice nose that has a touch more richness than I would have expected. Citrus, bit of grass.
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12/9/2009 - Crayon0 wrote: 88 Points
Very good. Grapefruit and grass. Crisp and fantastic with goat cheese.
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10/20/2009 - Alex H wrote: 82 Points
ICCCW wine class (Jade Palace Forum): Morning grass, a bunch of smoky hay , savorty sweet kumquats and gooseberries. Nice, fresh and atypical.
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9/5/2009 - winetennis wrote: 89 Points
For 17th anniversary; served at Thursday's Marina at West River, MD; crisp, lemon, tart, good with crabs.
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8/24/2009 - ChefR0b wrote: 86 Points
I had the bottle with the white label in the second picture; I don't know if there is any difference between that and the green bottle. The aroma was tropical and filled with grapefruit and lemon-lime. The flavor was crisp with a focus on the tanginess of grapefruit juice and sweet-bitterness of grapefruit zest. Some citrus, grass and white peach also followed through on the palate with a slight mineral finish. Not too complex but with a cost of only $10, a great QPR. An enjoyable yet simple wine everyone will enjoy for a night out to dinner. Buy two, it's cheap.
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7/8/2009 - D H Grant wrote: 87 Points
Glistening, light, golden straw. Aromas of fresh cut, wet grass, lime nectar, a touch of refined white pepper (with some earthiness). The palate has an opening note of sweet fruit, then lime citrus keeps that in check with all of the fruit marked by high toned exotic pepper spice and a fresh cut lime core that goes all the way to backbone acidity and a touch of minerality. All in all; nicely integrated flavors even if somewhat one dimensional. Improves moderately after about an hour of air. Very good value.
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5/30/2009 - tanninbomb wrote: 88 Points
Not much on the nose -- some lime and grass. Palate was a little thin -- lime again with some pineapple and just a wisp of grapefruit but never very complex. Dry and a bit mieral, in a good way.
A good sipper, but not the best SB from NZ.
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4/25/2009 - theeb wrote: 85 Points
Dosenpfirsich, würzig, schön frisch.
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4/13/2009 - Muscadine wrote:
Used in fondue. Dry, maybe a hint of tropical, a little peach/pear, simple, easy to drink.
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3/30/2009 - Lainie wrote: 91 Points
Citrus nose, w/ mild grassiness. Lush tropical core, some roundness midpalate. Crisp grapefruit zest on finish, with so2 tingle. Friendly, refreshing.
1st winery in NZ to produce SB? 1973. FWE Imports, Napa, CA. 13%alc.
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3/17/2009 - drdebs wrote: 87 Points
Lime, lime and more lime in this one at present. Tangy, straightforward lime zest in the aromas, and lime juice in the palate. Will try again tomorrow to see if more tropical fruit can be coaxed forward. As it is, tangy and refreshing--a perfect summer sipper. Day 2: Additional notes are herbaceous. Nice freshness, but will keep evaluation as it stands. Very refreshing.
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