WineNZ Summer 18-19 (1)

alternative sauvignon blancs | tastings
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Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Diemersdale South Africa
Sauvignon Blanc 2016
$9.99
(on special)
Simon Nash: Quite nice, lifted, lemonscented
aromas. Soft mid-palate, easy
drinking, not complex.
Simon Nash: Bright varnish nose.
Orange essence. Solid palate but quite
hard. One-dimensional.
$9.99
(on special)
Matt Kirby: Quite rich tar and ash notes.
Showing development. Long. Biscotti
notes.
Matt Kirby: Quite developed, aromatic.
Some leather notes. Palate is well
balanced. Long finish.
Barry Riwai: Positive reduction, sweet
scent, frangipani, oak? Mealiness
complexity. Good oily texture. Has
length and focus.
Barry Riwai: Pineapple, guava, red
delicious apples. Phenolic grip gives
structure. Gentle finish, weight and
focus.
$7.99
Savvy Society Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc NV
Simon Nash: Green-edged, nettle.
Good on palate. Soft, juicy, nice
lemon, juicy fruit. Good finish.
Simonsig Sunbird
South Africa
Sauvignon Blanc 2015
Simon Nash: Lemon, mineral, dry,
quite hot on the finish through. Still
sound and drinking well.
$9.99
(on special)
Matt Kirby: Jasmine, vanilla, very
pretty aromatic. Soft palate, easy
drinking.
Barry Riwai: Nougat, pink grapefruit,
citrus blossom, mandarin. Mealy,
yeastiness, interesting textural quality.
Not Marlborough.
Matt Kirby: Diesel, tar. Some honey
oak. Palate has some residual sugar.
Barry Riwai: Tropical fruits, green
mango, rock melon. Medium carry and
concentration.
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