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Nobilo Icon Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2008

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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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I have been enjoying the Icon sauvignon blanc from Nobilo since their 2005 or 2006 bottlings, so when I read the high marks given the 2008 (WS loved it), I had to check it out. They're all great but this one is absolutely delicious. Perfect for hot summers, the nose explodes with lush, tropical fruit. It's like pineapple without that oversweet smell. The texture is crisp and clean, like cool spring water and it's a flavorful, fruit forward taste. If you like the more mineral and grassy tasting sauv blancs, this one won't please you as much, but I say try it. It's really a great read more...


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WS 92Pts - Tasting Notes - Light straw in color with brilliant clarity. A rich bouquet of pineapple and passion fruit, layered with fresh herbal aromas of nettles and ripe capsicum. Crafted from the best fruit drawn from select vineyard sites, the Icon Sauvignon Blanc is a complex, powerful wine. Showing excellent structure and palate weight, this wine has a smooth, viscous mouth feel. Distinct Marlborough characters of passion fruit, gooseberry and nettles linger on the palate in a crisp, refreshing finish.


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