Agree that this represents a very strong value at a very low price point. Grapefruit, grassy, balanced acidity, decent weight. Great choice for a big group
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Savory aromas of cat pee and flinty stone lead to a remarkably well weighted and layered palate of bright tropical fruit, mandarin and grapefruit. Shows great length too. Stunning value for low cost NZ sauv. blanc.
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Tasted blind. Clear, day bright, pale straw with green hues and some rim variation. Light staining on the medium legs. The nose is clean, youthful and intense, with aromas of citrus and grass, and vegetal aromas of green pepper, jalapeño and cabbage. Some organic, potting soil aromas and no real sign of oak. The palate is dry, medium-bodied, with fresh lime, grapefruit, a hint of green pepper and wet rock flavors. Still no sign of oak. The alcohol, acidity, finish and complexity are all medium (+). A fairly textbook example of a young, New World, cool climate SB. Drinking very well now, not intended for aging. A very good value at $13 and under.
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For my palate, this is the perfect style of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. This is the epitome of their newer style, less aggressive, more civilized approach. It is still pure New Zealand. The nose and the palate are super intense and hard hitting, just a little more balanced on the attack. Moderate herbal, gooseberry and grassy nose. The concentrated but elegant and expressive lemongrass, gooseberry, lime, clementine, grapefruit and lemon fruit indulges the palate as soon as it touches the lips. Superb balancing acidity. The finish has a steely note to the pepper spiced kiwi, lime and orchard fruit flavors.
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passion fruit and grapefruit aromas. suave, not prickly aromas. a softer style of NZ SB. Not quite to the extent of Palliser in Martinborough, but... 'a tropical fruit salad.'
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This has become one of my new favorite NZ SB's. Its unique feature is that the citrus is much less brash and overpowering than most. If the tropical fruits were more distinguishable, it would score even higher. Great QPR. Those most comments reflect drinking it with food, if you are an appreciater of this genre I think it is well worth drinking by itself.
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Fruit salad followed by stone -- the nose says pineapple and passion fruit, it's juicy, with plenty of minerality on the palate. Definitely a food wine.
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Cheap and cheerful. Lots of grapefruit on the nose. Dry but not bone dry. good grassy component with a wee harsh bitter bite on the finish. Not terrible to me, but I had it served bracingly cold with complementary food.
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4/27/2015 - jviz Likes this wine: 88 Points
Agree that this represents a very strong value at a very low price point. Grapefruit, grassy, balanced acidity, decent weight. Great choice for a big group
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3/27/2015 - Al Doughty wrote: 90 Points
Savory aromas of cat pee and flinty stone lead to a remarkably well weighted and layered palate of bright tropical fruit, mandarin and grapefruit. Shows great length too. Stunning value for low cost NZ sauv. blanc.
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3/15/2015 - russozirkelj wrote: 85 Points
Very light and refreshing. Lots of grapefruit tones. Perfect for summer.
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2/20/2015 - TannicBeast Likes this wine: 87 Points
Tasted blind. Clear, day bright, pale straw with green hues and some rim variation. Light staining on the medium legs. The nose is clean, youthful and intense, with aromas of citrus and grass, and vegetal aromas of green pepper, jalapeño and cabbage. Some organic, potting soil aromas and no real sign of oak. The palate is dry, medium-bodied, with fresh lime, grapefruit, a hint of green pepper and wet rock flavors. Still no sign of oak. The alcohol, acidity, finish and complexity are all medium (+). A fairly textbook example of a young, New World, cool climate SB. Drinking very well now, not intended for aging. A very good value at $13 and under.
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12/20/2014 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 89 Points
For my palate, this is the perfect style of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. This is the epitome of their newer style, less aggressive, more civilized approach. It is still pure New Zealand. The nose and the palate are super intense and hard hitting, just a little more balanced on the attack. Moderate herbal, gooseberry and grassy nose. The concentrated but elegant and expressive lemongrass, gooseberry, lime, clementine, grapefruit and lemon fruit indulges the palate as soon as it touches the lips. Superb balancing acidity. The finish has a steely note to the pepper spiced kiwi, lime and orchard fruit flavors.
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11/2/2014 - nzinkgraf wrote:
passion fruit and grapefruit aromas. suave, not prickly aromas. a softer style of NZ SB. Not quite to the extent of Palliser in Martinborough, but...
'a tropical fruit salad.'
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8/24/2014 - woody57 Likes this wine: 89 Points
This has become one of my new favorite NZ SB's. Its unique feature is that the citrus is much less brash and overpowering than most. If the tropical fruits were more distinguishable, it would score even higher. Great QPR. Those most comments reflect drinking it with food, if you are an appreciater of this genre I think it is well worth drinking by itself.
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8/17/2014 - mazik wrote: 89 Points
Fruit salad followed by stone -- the nose says pineapple and passion fruit, it's juicy, with plenty of minerality on the palate. Definitely a food wine.
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4/22/2014 - hellowine Likes this wine: 89 Points
Cheap and cheerful. Lots of grapefruit on the nose. Dry but not bone dry. good grassy component with a wee harsh bitter bite on the finish. Not terrible to me, but I had it served bracingly cold with complementary food.
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