Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Yealands Estate Sauvignon Blanc Single vineyard Awatere Valley 2010

Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Country of origin: New Zealand
Wine appellation: Marlborough, Awatere ValleyVintage: 2010
Alcohol content: 13.0%
Color: pale yellow
Bouquet: grassy, nettle, pine needles, lime, minerality
Taste: medium body, gooseberry, white currant, minerality, lime, stunning acidity, and similar to nose herby, long nicely lingering finish finish
Recommended food pairing: fish
Overall score: 4+9+13+7+7+50=90
Price: CZK 450
Stopper: screw cap
I very much like this style of SB, very sharp and grassy and herby supported by excellent minerality and lime.

1 comment:

  1. Will be sure to try it here in the summer. I'm a fan of their Pinot Gris.

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