Country/Region: New Zealand, Marlborough
Vintage: 2008
Producer: Virginie Taunt
Alcohol Content: 13%
Tasted at: Irving Vintage Wine Tasting (Groupon)
Date tasted: 05/24/2010
Price: ~$13
- Clear pale straw and lemon-green in appearance.
- Condition of the nose is clean and shows vibrant medium minus intensity and youthful development. The first aromas of freshly cut grass quickly yield to flowers, and then peaches, apricots and finally grapefruits
- On the palate it is surprisingly crisp and refreshing. Medium acidity, medium alcohol and the off dry nature of this wine make for a medium plus body. The interplay of these traits creates a synergy that can only be acquired when sweetness, acidity and alcohol are in excellent balance. This wine manages to be delicate and aggressive at the same time, as well as mouthwatering and without any sharp edges. The flavor intensity is at medium plus. This medium length wine opens up with citrus and stone fruits that envelope the mouth, but soon after these sensations give way to green apples, grapefruits and minerals.
- Concluding about this wine is as easy as generalizing about Sauvignon Blancs from Down Under and New Zealand. They always kick ass, and this one was no different. It is ready for consumption with friends, goat cheese salads and dipped veggies.
Alcohol Content: 13%
Tasted at: Irving Vintage Wine Tasting (Groupon)
Date tasted: 05/24/2010
Price: ~$13
- Clear pale straw and lemon-green in appearance.
- Condition of the nose is clean and shows vibrant medium minus intensity and youthful development. The first aromas of freshly cut grass quickly yield to flowers, and then peaches, apricots and finally grapefruits
- On the palate it is surprisingly crisp and refreshing. Medium acidity, medium alcohol and the off dry nature of this wine make for a medium plus body. The interplay of these traits creates a synergy that can only be acquired when sweetness, acidity and alcohol are in excellent balance. This wine manages to be delicate and aggressive at the same time, as well as mouthwatering and without any sharp edges. The flavor intensity is at medium plus. This medium length wine opens up with citrus and stone fruits that envelope the mouth, but soon after these sensations give way to green apples, grapefruits and minerals.- Concluding about this wine is as easy as generalizing about Sauvignon Blancs from Down Under and New Zealand. They always kick ass, and this one was no different. It is ready for consumption with friends, goat cheese salads and dipped veggies.
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