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Forefathers Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2002

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Forefathers Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc (2002)

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Winery:: Forefathers
Varietal:: Sauvignon Blanc
Region:: New Zealand > Marlborough
Type:: White Wine
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Drink Dates:: Drink Now
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User Tags: fruit, citrus, mediterranean and subtropical fruits, stone fruits, pear, harvest, pome, fish, crisp, floral

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Sauvignon Blanc has a long history in France, and is even one of the parents of the most famous grape of all, Cabernet Sauvignon. Though having achieved high levels of acceptance and popularity in France, Sauvignon Blanc was more commonly associated with specific regions or villages, Pouilly Fume for example. With its arrival in new Zealand, and the country's ability to draw out a level of intensity from the grape, it was poised for bigger and better things. New Zealand's Sauvignon Blanc is often suggested as an alternative to Chardonnay. Its incredibly bright flavor, snappy acidity and fresh, easy feel are a perfect contrast to the rich, buttery full-bodied style of Chardonnay that is most popular. The citrus, pineapple and kiwi fruit tones most common in New Zealand's Sauvignon Blanc are paired with intensely green aromatics that recall gooseberries, freshly cut grass, and jalapenos, offering an unusual and unusually compelling blend of savory and sweet that has found a huge following.

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This vintage was a more typical harvest, that featured long hang time for great flavor development. The cooler, longer harvest accentuates the spicy, citrus elements. This, combined with the naturally balanced acid, gives this wine a long structure and great texture making it a refined and delicate, classic Sauvignon Blanc. Since, our first vintage in 1998, this is the most interesting. This Sauvignon Blanc offers citrus, stone fruit (peach) and pear characters both in aroma and taste. The wine is fully textural with good fruit and body in the mid palate. The finish, being a little more structural, read more...

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Rating: 89/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 04/30/03

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Forefathers Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2002