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2008 Isabel Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
- New Zealand
- South Island
- Marlborough
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Community Tasting Notes 14
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rjpbath Likes this wine: 89 points
April 9, 2024 - Always fun to 'disprove' theories... I have long felt that well made NZ Sauvignon (which in general I do not particularly like) keeps really well - and this proves the point. 16 years old and delicious. Dark yellow, mature fruits. Very tasty indeed, and NO sign of oxidation (stelvin....). Lovely.
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Hodby wrote: 90 points
July 29, 2010 - Pale straw. The complex nose, having feet in both camps of steely and fruit-driven styles this time, gives gooseberry, peach, green grass, grapefruit, spicy fresh black pepper. More supple than typical for this house, the acid spine is delicate in a very round mouth feel and a rich texture. Flavors favor lemon, grapefruit and tangerine, but there's peach, green pea and asparagus lurking too. Perfect partner to our dinner of chicken/spinach/leek/rice/lemon soup.
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jcable wrote: 87 points
April 1, 2010 - Love this, esp at the price, need to try and find more, esp with summer coming. :)
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jcable wrote: 87 points
March 21, 2010 - cait rated this one and I agree with her. not the full on acidity that you find in some SB, but good pear middle without being sweet.
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Gingersnail wrote: 84 points
December 29, 2009 - fruity nose, mineral notes on the palette, good with spicy, nothing particularly distinguishing
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September/October 2009, IWC Issue #146 (link)(Isabel Estate Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type White
- Producer Isabel
- Varietal Sauvignon Blanc
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country New Zealand
- Region South Island
- SubRegion Marlborough
- Appellation Marlborough
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 24 (18%)
- Consumed 113 (82%)
Food Pairing
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Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerIsabel
- VarietySauvignon Blanc
- CountryNew Zealand
- RegionSouth Island
- SubRegionMarlborough
- AppellationMarlborough
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- RegionSouth Island
- SubRegionMarlborough
- AppellationMarlborough