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Esk Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Esk Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Esk Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Hawkes Bay, New Zealand



Community Score: 4.5/5
Community Reviews: 5
 
Price: $22.00
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Alcohol: 12.6%
 

Drink: 2016-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml
Winery: Esk Valley

Cherie Cole rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

A gorgeous expression of all things Sauvignon Blanc. At first swirl, notes of passion fruit and pineapple rise out of the glass, followed by lemon, green apple and sweet pea. This 100% Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough is full-bodied with vibrant acidity and long, citrus finish. Less than 7,000 cases of this wine have been produced. Pair with shellfish and white fish dishes. Tasted September 2017 with winemaker Simon Fell.
 

  


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