WineNZ Summer 18-19 (1)
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sauvignon blanc | tastings<br />
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SAUVIGNON BLANC<br />
MAGAZINE<br />
Rongopai Marlborough<br />
Sauvignon Blanc 20<strong>18</strong><br />
Awatere River by Louis<br />
Vavasour Marlborough<br />
Sauvignon Blanc 20<strong>18</strong><br />
$<strong>18</strong>.95<br />
Simon Nash: Nice lemon rind, quite<br />
good chalky mineral. Well-handled<br />
style. Attractive, nice, lemony, ripe<br />
character. Soft but in balance. Good<br />
finish.<br />
Matt Kirby: Some greener notes, pine<br />
forest, white pearl. Sugar is high.<br />
Barry Riwai: Tutti frutti, confectionary<br />
notes, mango. Full palate. Drops away<br />
a bit soon.<br />
Simon Nash: Powdery nose. Lemon.<br />
Quite soft on the palate.<br />
Matt Kirby: Pungent aromatic, tropical<br />
longan/lychee. Pleasant acidity and<br />
good balance. Well made.<br />
Barry Riwai: Cooler, cucumber, currants<br />
and seared limes. Green edge a bit<br />
too much. Needs more ripeness and<br />
concentration.<br />
$16.99<br />
Associate judge Elise Picot sporting the latest in Hawke’s Bay<br />
hair accessories.<br />
Babich Family Estates<br />
Marlborough Organic<br />
Sauvignon Blanc 20<strong>18</strong><br />
$24.95<br />
Simon Nash: Full straw colour, quite<br />
heady, scented, vanilla pod. Soft on<br />
entry, quite juicy, tight though. Good<br />
acidity.<br />
Matt Kirby: Nice, elegant notes but<br />
some VA. Palate is tight and firm with<br />
some nice phenolic drive.<br />
Barry Riwai: Golden hue, peacy and<br />
orange blossom. Tending to drop away<br />
early.<br />
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