“Full of personality. Weighty and concentrated, with sweet-fruit flavours of grapefruit melon and lime, a slightly minerally streak and a tight bone-dry, lasting finish.”
Winestate magazine, Australia
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“«««««Classy and immaculate wine.”
Winestate magazine, Australia
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"This has real texture that builds on the palate making it a complex, savoury wine with layered depth on the finish." 90/100
Tom Cannavan, wine-pages.com, November 2009, UK
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"Floral and perfumed. Basil, citrus, lemons. Chalky and tactile on the mid palate."
Richard Hemming, jancisrobinson.com, 16 Nov 2009, UK
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"Match this wine to the right food and it really comes into its own. In this instance it was freshly picked Marlborough asparagus with a prosciutto wrap, served warm with a lime infused aioli dip. Simply perfect."
Sue Courtney, www.wineoftheweek.com, Oct 2009, NZ
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"From a company that is committed to producing food-friendly, structured sauvignon, this is their best yet"
Paul Tudor, Metro magazine, October 2009, NZ
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"Reminiscent of the finest French examples"
Paul Tudor, Metro magazine, October 2009, NZ
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"Herbal and punchy at first, yet with a minerality and flintness reminiscent of the finest French examples"
Paul Tudor, Metro magazine, October 2009, NZ
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“Lovely fruit definition, aromatic, intense citrus, grapefruit and gooseberry flavours, vibrant acidity and a crisp finish.”
Kerry Skinner, Illawarra Mercury, 25 July 2009, Australia
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“A standout Kiwi savvy.”
Kerry Skinner, Illawarra Mercury, 25 July 2009, Australia
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“Delicious Marlborough sauvignon, with intense lime and gooseberry aromas.”
Huon Hooke, Sydney Morning Herald, 14 July 2009, Australia
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“Very good depth of flavour, smooth and intense with richness and generosity while maintaining balance and delicacy.”
Huon Hooke, Sydney Morning Herald, 14 July 2009, Australia
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****"The palate's smoothly honed with blue fruit flavours and smooth flowing soft tannins. Just what the doctor ordered at this price point - a balance and approachable easy-drinking pinot." 90
Nick Stock, The Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide 2010, November 2009, Australia
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"The long spicy finish has interesting layers of earthy, vegetal fruit and smoky tannins." 90/100
Tom Cannavan, wine-pages.com, November 2009, UK
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"Some charming red fruit and violet characters. Luxurious tannins. Peppery spice on the finish. Lengthy and satisfying - good gourmet character."
Richard Hemming, jancisrobinson.com, 16 Nov 2009, UK
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“I thought this was a good wine when I tried it, but the next night it had really opened up.”
Rick Allen, Mosman Daily, 9 July 2009, Australia
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