Don't believe the recommendation of "drink by 2007" on this one. Tons of crisp citrus and and not-quite ripe melon. Great acidity and a finish that lingers in a zesty goodness. I really love this wine! The closest thing I've found to a Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc at literally half the price.
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Grapefruit and lemons on the nose and on the palette. Big, bold, acidic NZ SB, as you would expect. Great value, not be disheartened by the screwcap, this one is a good value.
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Hoping that it was a bad bottle... but if not this really bad. I'm a big fan of NZ SB (Crawford, Babich, Matua, Huia, etc.) but this reeked of cat pee upon opening and only improved a little from there. I'm willing to try one more from a different store to make sure.
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1/24/2010 - heegaard wrote: 80 Points
pleasant taste, but nothing particular
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10/9/2008 - jamscreator wrote: 91 Points
Don't believe the recommendation of "drink by 2007" on this one. Tons of crisp citrus and and not-quite ripe melon. Great acidity and a finish that lingers in a zesty goodness. I really love this wine! The closest thing I've found to a Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc at literally half the price.
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2/3/2008 - Marc S wrote: 90 Points
A wonderful Sauvignon Blanc. Lemmongrass on the palate. A touch of grapefuit. Very crisp and acid forward wine.
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12/26/2007 - ASW wrote: 87 Points
Grapefruit and lemons on the nose and on the palette. Big, bold, acidic NZ SB, as you would expect. Great value, not be disheartened by the screwcap, this one is a good value.
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12/12/2007 - buckeye76 wrote: 90 Points
CRISP FRUIT WITH CITRUS, APPLES AND PEARS. NICE ACIDITY AND A LONG FINISH.
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6/12/2007 - Chalmers wrote: 75 Points
Hoping that it was a bad bottle... but if not this really bad. I'm a big fan of NZ SB (Crawford, Babich, Matua, Huia, etc.) but this reeked of cat pee upon opening and only improved a little from there. I'm willing to try one more from a different store to make sure.
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11/10/2006 - Acohen wrote: 90 Points
wonderfully crisp with great gooseberry and citrus
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10/22/2006 - Acohen wrote: 90 Points
Delicious gooseberry and grassiness!
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8/20/2006 - danibus wrote: 89 Points
Crispy, w/ notes and palate of melon, citrus and earth. Great QPR.
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8/5/2006 - JonnyB wrote: 88 Points
grapefruit and melon, not overly acidic, very tasty on a warm day. Would buy again.
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