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Te Awa Winery Left Field Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Wine Review

Te Awa Winery Left Field Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Te Awa Winery Left Field Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Nelson, New Zealand

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $19.95

Drink: 2018-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Te Awa Winery

Agent: Philippe Dandurand Wines Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 91/100

Crisp, fresh and vibrant New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with notes of lime citrus and lemon zest. Perfect for seafood.

This Te Awa Winery Left Field Sauvignon Blanc 2016 was reviewed on June 24, 2017 by Natalie MacLean

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  • BCLDB
  • 168498
  • $19.99 
  • 3,485 bottles
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Reviews and Ratings

Jon Steeves - Sommelier rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Beautiful crisp Sauv Blanc from Marlborough NZ declared 13% ABV. Gorgeous crisp and tart mouthfeel. Gooseberry, lemongrass and tropical guava fruit. Well balanced. Enjoy with white fish dishes, lemon chicken, stir fry and citrus infused summer salads. Tasted April 2017. 90 points
Matt Steeves - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

A great example of a fun and delicious New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Left Field Sauvignon Blanc's crowd friendly style combines refreshing exotic fruit, herbal notes, in a creamy mouthwatering expression that is sure to be loved by all. Enjoy with seafood, summer salads, and spicy Asian cuisine. It's no wonder why so many love New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc when you taste value priced options like Left Field. Tasted May 2018. 89 points. Matt Steeves - www.quercusvino.ca
Andrea Shapiro rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Pale lemon colour, lemon curd, ripe green apple, pear, yellow delicious apple and some lemon-lime notes. With a small touch of hay. Flavours are apple, pear, yellow bell pepper and white grapefruit. Also an herbal scallion note. Medium acidity, medium minus body and finish with some fruity sweetness at the end. Pair with baked herb crusted salmon or dill infused whitefish. 88 points Nov. 2017

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