$26 Stellenbosch, S. Africa 2020 Spier Sauvignon Blanc 21 Gables, $26. Sharp mid gold; herbaceous, grapefruit, citrus, green fruit nose; mid+ acids; medium depth; tart; tight; long crisp citrus finish; slightly hot (13.5 alc.). 16 UC Davis scale, 90 other scales.
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A polarizing wine. I am a fan, but some in our group tasting very much didn't care for it. This is a stony, minerally, steely wine, with a tropical fruit base note. Very French in style, very much not a New Zealand nor California style sauvignon blanc.
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10/23/2022 - sdwineguru Likes this wine: 90 Points
$26 Stellenbosch, S. Africa 2020 Spier Sauvignon Blanc 21 Gables, $26. Sharp mid gold; herbaceous, grapefruit, citrus, green fruit nose; mid+ acids; medium depth; tart; tight; long crisp citrus finish; slightly hot (13.5 alc.). 16 UC Davis scale, 90 other scales.
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12/4/2021 - curtex Likes this wine: 88 Points
A polarizing wine. I am a fan, but some in our group tasting very much didn't care for it. This is a stony, minerally, steely wine, with a tropical fruit base note. Very French in style, very much not a New Zealand nor California style sauvignon blanc.
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9/6/2021 - Lindseyisaac Does not like this wine: 60 Points
Oddly tastes like raw peppers
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