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2008 Neil Ellis Sauvignon Blanc Groenekloof
Sauvignon Blanc
- South Africa
- Coastal Region
- Darling
- Groenekloof
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Community Tasting Notes 11
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derekjohn Likes this wine: 89 points
February 12, 2013 - New world Sauvignon Blanc, but with some restraint; not as 'in your face' SB as eg Cloudy Bay. Pleasant, holding together well (nearly 5 years old) and good with food.
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king-bing wrote: 88 points
April 20, 2011 - Good but not great. Lively and well balanced. More towards NZ style but drier than those. Marred by slight unripe green pepper note.
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mas01950 wrote: 87 points
November 5, 2010 - a bit acidic, but enjoyable - more fruit needed to balance the acid.
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belfast taxman wrote: 90 points
October 30, 2010 - Really nice wine with a lovely balance of acidity and green with just a touch of tropicality - edging towards New Zealand in style but not as obvious.
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saki846 wrote:
August 20, 2010 - OK summer wine. I'm no expert, but I'd say hints of earthy mineral-ness. Tastes of grass on the palatte.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
4/27/2009 (link)(Neil Ellis Sauvignon Blanc Groenekloof White) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
March/April 2009, IWC Issue #143 (link)(Neil Ellis Wines Sauvignon Blanc Vineyard Selection Groenekloof) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
4/28/2010 (link) 92 points(Neil Ellis Sauvignon Blanc Groenekloof) Light butter yellow color; nice grapefruit, lemon, lemon grass nose; tasty, poised, medium-bodied, tart grapefruit, lemon grass, mineral palate with good acidity; medium-plus finish
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type White
- Producer Neil Ellis
- Varietal Sauvignon Blanc
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country South Africa
- Region Coastal Region
- SubRegion Darling
- Appellation Groenekloof
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 14 (9%)
- In Cellars 38 (23%)
- Consumed 111 (68%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 2 votes
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- ProducerNeil Ellis
- VarietySauvignon Blanc
- CountrySouth Africa
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