2004 The
Crossings Catherine's Run Sauvignon Blanc
If you thought New Zealand winemakers were incapable
of understanding Old World finesse, this is a wine
to prove the theory wrong. Juicy yet elegant, it offers
gooseberry and pineapple flavors with an underlying
mineral taste. $$
2005 Jackson
Estate Sauvignon Blanc
Classic NZ SB (that's New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
for the anacronym challenged). It has that racy, acidic
thing but also passionfruit and lemongrass flavors
and aromas. My mouth waters at the memory. $$
2005 Matua
Valley Wines Pareti Sauvignon Blanc
This is a wine with super-charged, tongue-tingling
acid. A wine sure to wake up your taste buds (and
hopefully your libido, too), it offers luscious tropical
aromas and flavors and a lemony bite. $$
2005 Nobilo
Regional Collection Sauvignon Blanc
A well-priced example of what NZ wine is all about
this SB showcases grapefruit and lemongrass acidity.
A clensing drink, it's just the thing to sip on a
summer picnic. $
2005 Saint
Clair Vicar's Choice Sauvignon Blanc
Bright and lemony it has a serious zing but a certain
simple elegance. The best part is the finish, which
offers an herbal bite. $
2005 Seresin
Sauvignon Blanc
Although it shows those typical Sauvingon Blanc characteristics
of lemon and tropical fruit, what sets this one apart
is a savory characteristic almost like the taste of
sage and thyme. $$
2005 Spy
Valley Sauvignon Blanc
A very pretty wine with guava aromas and flavors,
it has that biting acid but a nice balance. $$
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