Wine Education Service - Sauvignon Blanc

Presented by Sandy Leckie with David Carter

• 2006 Domaine Vacheron Sancerre 84 Points

  France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Sancerre

  Very light silver green.
  Light, inviting, aromatic, sweet tropical fruit, understated.
  Dry, luscious, undefined fruit, refreshing, balanced, medium length.

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• 2006 Springfield Estate Sauvignon Blanc Special Cuvée 80 Points

  South Africa, Breede River Valley, Robertson

  Very pale but vivid.
  Very aromatic, nettles, in your face.
  Green tomatoes, green peppers, fair balance, not very long.

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• 2006 Philip Shaw Sauvignon Blanc No. 19 78 Points

  Australia, New South Wales, Central Ranges, Orange

  Pale.
  Gentle understated aroma.
  Uncomplicated, atypical but pleasant, bitter mid palate, not very long.

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• 2005 Dourthe Sauvignon Blanc No. 1 84 Points

  France, Bordeaux

  Pale.
  Minty cat pee, attractive.
  Very dry, mint, tomato plant, quite austere, medium length.

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• 2004 Château de Tracy Pouilly-Fumé 89 Points

  France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Pouilly-Fumé

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• 2004 Château de Tracy Pouilly-Fumé 89 Points

  France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Pouilly-Fumé

  Pale green.
  Vegetal aroma with some complexity.
  Complex taste, mineral, creamy, balanced, good length.

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• 2006 Jackson Estate Sauvignon Blanc 90 Points

  New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough

  Pale green gold.
  An expressive nose, totally sauvignon blanc, understated.
  Clean, fresh, luscious tropical fruit, dry, balanced, good length.

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• 2005 Palliser Estate Sauvignon Blanc 92 Points

  New Zealand, North Island, Wairarapa, Martinborough

  Pale silver green.
  Bell pepper and asparagus aromas.
  Very attractive, classy,, soft, balanced, good length.

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• 2004 Amayna (Viña Garces Silva) Sauvignon Blanc Barrel Fermented 76 Points

  Chile, San Antonio Valley, Leyda Valley

  Yellow green.
  Very oaky, sweet, interesting nose.
  Too much oak in the mouth, creamy and buttery.

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