Giesen Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Single Vineyard Selection 2003 | $##
Aromatically pretty, but gets earthy and less friendly on …
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Wine Type and Color
White Still
Primary Grape
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is historically connected to two French winemaking regions: the Loire Valley and Bordeaux. It most likely originated in the former, which today still makes single-variety expressions to global acclaim. In Bordeaux, where the grape's roots also run centuries deep, winemakers blend Sauvignon Blanc with Sémillon and small percentages of Muscadelle for dry whites and, in the Sauternes and Barsac appellations, world-renowned botrytized dessert wines.
Review Appeared in This Issue
March 31, 2005
Region
New Zealand / Marlborough
Giesen Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Single Vineyard Selection 2003 | $ 00
Aromatically pretty, but gets earthy and less friendly on …
Wine Type and Color
White Still
To see the full review and rating become a member of WineSpectator.com
Subscribe TodayPrimary Grape
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is historically connected to two French winemaking regions: the Loire Valley and Bordeaux. It most likely originated in the former, which today still makes single-variety expressions to global acclaim. In Bordeaux, where the grape's roots also run centuries deep, winemakers blend Sauvignon Blanc with Sémillon and small percentages of Muscadelle for dry whites and, in the Sauternes and Barsac appellations, world-renowned botrytized dessert wines.
