I was so surprised to see this Kiwi SB on the shelves in rural France that I paid no attention to the vintage. When back home I saw the 12 year old vintage, was expecting a washed out faded wine at best and had a bottle of Viré-Clessé 2020 in reserve this evening in case it was a disaster. I need not have worried. It had aged very gracefully. It was not a big wine by now but subtle and complex showing mature white fruit, hints of acacia, discreet minerals and slightly petrol note on the firm finish which I could have mistaken for Riesling. Good.
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90 points? Really? Had a glas of Hole in the Water Marlborough before this, and it was a huge difference. Three euros difference, but a world in taste. This was flat and less interesting. Would rather spend a couple of euros more and have a proper glass.
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4/29/2023 - eboracum Likes this wine: 89 Points
I was so surprised to see this Kiwi SB on the shelves in rural France that I paid no attention to the vintage. When back home I saw the 12 year old vintage, was expecting a washed out faded wine at best and had a bottle of Viré-Clessé 2020 in reserve this evening in case it was a disaster. I need not have worried. It had aged very gracefully. It was not a big wine by now but subtle and complex showing mature white fruit, hints of acacia, discreet minerals and slightly petrol note on the firm finish which I could have mistaken for Riesling. Good.
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9/3/2014 - MJINZ wrote: 86 Points
VGVFM !!
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4/15/2014 - ATL G wrote: 81 Points
Buttery and sour. Good for fatty fish made with citrus sauce.
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4/4/2014 - le Noble wrote: 80 Points
90 points? Really? Had a glas of Hole in the Water Marlborough before this, and it was a huge difference. Three euros difference, but a world in taste. This was flat and less interesting. Would rather spend a couple of euros more and have a proper glass.
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9/6/2013 - ThMeyer Does not like this wine: 83 Points
I think this is simplistic - and at £7 too expensive for what it is...
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