Mount Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2007

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Winery:

Mount Nelson

Varietal:

Sauvignon Blanc

Region:

New Zealand > Marlborough

Type:

White Wine

Color:

Drink Dates:

Drink Now - 2010

UPC:

720815120037

User Tags:  fruit, citrus, mediterranean and subtropical fruits, clean, grapefruit, classic, bargain, crisp, lemon, sharp 

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What to Expect

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.

Winemakers Notes

Tasting Notes: Good/Very Good. Restrained and calm, more refined and relaxed than many and therefore perhaps better with food. Nice combination of bell peppers and grapefruit. This wine is from Lodovico Antinori, who created Ornellaia, an Italian Super Tuscan.

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