Giant Sky Sauvignon Blanc 2017

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Giant Sky
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Appellation: Marlborough
Retail Price: $11

Tasting Notes: Melon and passionfruit burst on the palate, giving this dry and crisp wine amazing complexity. Intense yet balanced, this fresh style is marvelously complemented by bright, refreshing acidity.
Giant Sky Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Reef Ridge Sauvignon Blanc 2017

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Reef Ridge
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Appellation: Marlborough
Retail Price: $10

Tasting Notes: Wonderful fruit intensity with bright, zesty acidity make this a refreshingly balanced wine. Delicious flavors of passion fruit and nectarine lead to a seamless, crisp finish.
Reef Ridge Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Walnut Block Sauvignon Blanc 2017

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Walnut Block
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Appellation: Marlborough
Retail Price: $13.99

Tasting Notes: A vibrant sauvignon blanc with lovely melded aromatic notes of stone fruits over a herbaceous background. The smooth, textured palate is concentrated with citrus flavors. Well-integrated acidity leaves a pure and lengthy finish.
Walnut Block Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Giesen Sauvignon Blanc 2017

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Giesen
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Appellation: Marlborough
Retail Price: $12.99

Tasting Notes: Crisp and racy with peach and tangy citrus fruit. Minerals and bright acidity with long and pure finish.
Giesen Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Kim Crawford Rosé 2017

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Kim Crawford
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Appellation: Hawkes Bay
Retail Price: $18.99

Tasting Notes: A vivacious and expressive rosé offers bright pops of tart fruit with a beautiful marriage of acidity. The energy and balance give it a wonderful finish. 
Kim Crawford Rosé 2017

Brancott Estate Letter Series Pinot Noir

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Brancott Estate
Fanciful Name: Letter Series
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Appellation: Marlborough
Retail Price: $32

Tasting Notes: Intense Ruby red, with purple notes. Lots of spicy black fruit on the nose, followed by a palate dominated by more of the same spice notes, and dark fruit. Great texture and a balanced finish make for a complete and well-produced wine.
Brancott Estate Letter Series Pinot Noir

Fire Road Pinot Noir

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Fire Road
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Appellation: Marlborough
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: Dark and bright ruby red, across the glass. The nose and palate share a common thread of cherry and bright berry fruit. The finish is balanced, with elements of spice, texture and balancing acidity. Excellent for the price!
Fire Road Pinot Noir

Martinborough Vineyard Home Block Pinot Noir

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Martinborough Vineyard
Fanciful Name: Home Block
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Appellation: Martinborough
Retail Price: $65

Tasting Notes: Bright, medium-dark ruby in the glass. The nose and palate exhibit great intensity, with complexity and balance. A wonderful example of New Zealand winemaking.
Martinborough Vineyard Home Block Pinot Noir

Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc 2016

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Loveblock
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Retail Price: $22

Tasting Notes: Tasty, lip-smacking goodness of white peach and fresh fig. Balanced acidity with a pleasant lingering finish. A pleasure to sip and enjoy with shellfish.
Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Kia Ora Sauvignon Blanc 2016

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Kia Ora
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Retail Price: $9.99

Tasting Notes: Clean with a citrus heavy, passion fruit and characteristic lemon and lime notes. This Marlborough wine is a refreshingly good example of value sauvignon blanc that delivers on its promised richness and drinkability.
Kia Ora Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Murdoch James Sauvignon Blanc 2015

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Murdoch James
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Appellation: Martinborough
Retail Price: $18.99

Tasting Notes: This wine is from Martinsborough on the North Island of New Zealand where the wines are quite distinct from their Marlborough cousins. Pale straw in color with a slight green hue, this sauvignon blanc opens with aromas of lime and stone fruit. On the palate, you will discover flavors of lime, pear, melon and green apple. The finish is dry, crisp and clean with mineral flavors.
Murdoch James Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Twin Island Sauvignon Blanc 2016

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Twin Island
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Appellation: Marlborough
Retail Price: $16

Tasting Notes: A zesty nose with notes of lemon, green apple and grapefruit. Medium-bodied with pronounced grapefruit flavors and good intensity. A perfect example of New Zealand sauvignon blanc.
Twin Island Sauvignon Blanc 2016