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Bird Sauvignon Blanc 2013 Wine Review

Bird Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Bird Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Community Score:93/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $18.95

Drink: 2014-2016

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Bird

Agent: Von Terra Enterprises Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 93/100

Terrific lime-zestiness in this citrus-herbal inflected Sauvignon Blanc. Refreshing and zippy: classic New Zealand style. I'm so delighted that this wine is back on the shelves again as it's a benchmark for the Marlborough region. Top me up! Finishes with gooseberry and passionfruit. Liquid lovely.

Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: seafood salads, goat cheese with fresh baguette, poached salmon, pork tenderloin, onion and anchovy pie.

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This Bird Sauvignon Blanc 2013 was reviewed on July 19, 2014 by Natalie MacLean

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Irina Omari rated this wine as 93/100 with the following review:

In my opinion this is one of the best New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc on the market. Fantastic aromas of passion fruit, gooseberries and lemon. Long refreshing finish makes you want move to New Zealand and drink this every day.
Sandra Morris reviewed this wine as follows:

Deb's house. August 22, 2014.
Steve Bird, winemaker, has produced this Old Schoolhouse Sauvignon Blanc -- vibrant, zesty and zingy. Just what you want. - Community Wine Reviews

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