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Thornbury Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2008

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Thornbury 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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Tasting Notes

This wine displays a vibrant, fresh blend of ripe gooseberry and tropical fruits with crisp refreshing acidity on the finish. Crafted to capture the distinctive character of the Awatere, Wairau and Waihopai valleys.
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This wine is delicious on its own or enjoy with white meats, vegetarian dishes, salads and seafood.
Winemakers Notes

Fruit was de-stemmed, gently pressed with a portion given extended skin contact to extract pungent varietal aromas. The juice was cool fermented with selected yeasts to maximise and retain read more...

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Snooth User: timbw
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GOLD @ the IWC for the 2008 Thornbury Sauv. Fantastic result!

Grapefruit and asparagus nose. Very interesting, clean palate of nettles and gooseberry with a long finish, that's mineral and fruity.

http://www.internationalwinechallenge.com/wine/124575/2009/Thornbury-Sauvignon-Blanc-2008.aspx


June 2009

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