Thursday, July 18, 2013

Tesco Finest Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011

Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc  
Country of origin: New Zealand
Wine appellation: Marlborough
Vintage: 2011
Alcohol content: 13.0%
Color: pale yellow
Bouquet: white currant, nettle, lime, hint of grassy and herbal tones
Taste: medium body, white grapefruit, white currant, nicely dry with very good lime acidity, medium to slightly longer finish
Recommended food pairing: fish
Overall score: 4+8+13+6+7+50=88
Price: CZK 199
Stopper: screw cap 
Excellent example of grassy and herbal type of SB with only a hint of tropical tones, stunning acidity makes it very zesty, very similar to Saint Clair, but for much better price. This wine is produced by Highfield Estate, one of the top producer in Marlborough.

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