origin: New Zealand

Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2012

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Cloudy Bay
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Appellation: Marlbourough
Retail Price: $35.99

Tasting Notes: New Zealand is not always the first place you think of when someone says “great Chardonnay,” but with wines like the 2012 Cloudy Bay Chardonnay, it should be in the conversation. Intensely fruity, showing more citrus than most Chardonnay, Cloudy Bay makes a well-balanced, Chardonnay-lovers dream at a value that is hard to match. One of the world’s premier Sauvignon Blanc producers is throwing its name in the hat for Chardonnay of the highest quality — and is on point.
Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2012

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Astrolabe Pinot Noir 2013

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Astrolabe
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Appellation: Marlbourough
Retail Price: $28

Tasting Notes: A wonderful example of a New Zealand pinot noir. It possesses lots of great pinot character, with red fruit and texture on the palate. Plenty of flavor, with an underlying acidity and tannic backbone that contribute to its complexity.
Astrolabe Pinot Noir 2013

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Smythe & Renfield Sauvignon Blanc 2014

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Smythe & Renfield
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Appellation: Marlbourough
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: Alluring notes of fresh-cut grapefruit, lime and citrus are matched with ripe flavors of passion fruit and kiwis. Excellent with grilled chicken, salads and seafood.
Smythe & Renfield Sauvignon Blanc 2014

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Smythe & Renfield Sauvignon Blanc 2014

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Smythe & Renfield
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2014
Appellation: New Zealand
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: Alluring notes of fresh-cut grapefruit, lime and citrus are matched with ripe flavors of passion fruit and kiwis. Excellent with grilled chicken, salads and seafood.
Smythe & Renfield Sauvignon Blanc 2014

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