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Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough(2004)
- Winery:
- Monkey Bay
- Varietal:
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Region:
- New Zealand > Marlborough
- Type:
- White Wine
- User Tags:
- fruit, citrus, (tree) fruit, bargain, sauvignon blanc, grass, white grape, mediterranean and subtropical fruits, stone fruits, pome
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
Grape Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol: 12.5% by volume
Total Acidity: 7.1 grams/litre
RS: .85 grams/litre
pH: 3.56
Description:
Bearing the image of a frolicking green monkey, Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc is delightfully fresh and lively. Overflowing with ripe,
sweet flavours of grapefruit and lemon, the palate is infused with delicate herbal characters. Finishing crisp and refreshing, this wine balances intense fruit qualities and zesty acidity with the fullness and complexity derived from maturation read more...on yeast lees.
Vitification:
Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc is predominantly sourced from our Marlborough vineyards, including our relatively new development at Rarangi, just south of Monkey Bay, which lies within the larger Cloudy Bay area.
Colour:
Pale yellow in colour, with green hues and brilliant clarity.
Aroma:
A delicious bouquet of citrus and tropical fruits, layered with muted cut grass aromas.
Palate:
Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc is overflowing with ripe, sweet flavours of grapefruit and lemon, infused with delicate herbal characters. The palate balances intense fruit qualities and zesty acidity with the fullness and complexity derived from maturation on yeast lees. This charming, elegant wine finishes crisp and refreshing, with endless varietal character. (hide)
Grape Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol: 12.5% by volume
Total Acidity: 7.1 grams/litre
RS: .85 grams/litre
pH: 3.56
Description:
Bearing the image of a frolicking green monkey, Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc is delightfully fresh and lively. Overflowing with ripe,
sweet flavours of grapefruit and lemon, the palate is infused with delicate herbal characters. Finishing crisp and refreshing, this wine balances intense fruit qualities and zesty acidity with the fullness and complexity derived from maturation read more...on yeast lees.
Vitification:
Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc is predominantly sourced from our Marlborough vineyards, including our relatively new development at Rarangi, just south of Monkey Bay, which lies within the larger Cloudy Bay area.
Colour:
Pale yellow in colour, with green hues and brilliant clarity.
Aroma:
A delicious bouquet of citrus and tropical fruits, layered with muted cut grass aromas.
Palate:
Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc is overflowing with ripe, sweet flavours of grapefruit and lemon, infused with delicate herbal characters. The palate balances intense fruit qualities and zesty acidity with the fullness and complexity derived from maturation on yeast lees. This charming, elegant wine finishes crisp and refreshing, with endless varietal character. (hide)
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- meganmarco
- Richmond, VA
- July 2007
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No written review
- Monterey Wine Competition
- 05/17/01
- Silver
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June 2007
- HS
- Wine Spectator
- 06/15/05
- 85/100
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June 2005
