Tried it again after six months, clearly not as citric, or that component has faded a bit... a very enjoyable lunch wine on a par with the 2017. A classic Marlboro SB, we will buy more of this one.
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I wasn't expecting much at this price point but was surprised by its acid balance and fruit. Nice grapefruit, lime and lemon notes, though fades with air. A Marlborough bargain.
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We loved the 2017 as a terrific bargain lunch wine, gave it 90, so we were eager to try the new 2018. Alas, this one is a bit over-the-line citric, too much for our tastes. It's still a nice NZ SB, but doesn't have the same appeal for us as last year. Oh well, that's wine.
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8/1/2019 - clarsen7 wrote: 85 Points
Crisp, citrusy
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8/1/2019 - seijaro Likes this wine: 90 Points
Tried it again after six months, clearly not as citric, or that component has faded a bit... a very enjoyable lunch wine on a par with the 2017. A classic Marlboro SB, we will buy more of this one.
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6/12/2019 - Achromat Likes this wine: 87 Points
I wasn't expecting much at this price point but was surprised by its acid balance and fruit. Nice grapefruit, lime and lemon notes, though fades with air. A Marlborough bargain.
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1/11/2019 - seijaro Likes this wine: 85 Points
We loved the 2017 as a terrific bargain lunch wine, gave it 90, so we were eager to try the new 2018. Alas, this one is a bit over-the-line citric, too much for our tastes. It's still a nice NZ SB, but doesn't have the same appeal for us as last year. Oh well, that's wine.
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