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Te Pa Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Wine Review

Te Pa Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Te Pa Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $19.95

Drink: 2018-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Te Pa

Agent: Univins and Spirits Canada Inc.

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Te Pa 2017 is a dry, crisp and lean Sauvignon Blanc with wine grapes sourced from cooler climate Wairau Valley. Fragrant on the nose with musk melon, tropical fruit, green herbs and lime zest flavours. Pair with a creamy chicken dish.

Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: baked white fish with corn and mashed potatoes, clam, mussel and scallop hot pot, steamed lemon shrimp fresh vegetables and vermicelli in rice wraps.

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This Te Pa Sauvignon Blanc 2017 was reviewed on November 7, 2018 by Natalie MacLean

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Te Pa 2017 is a dry, crisp and lean Sauvignon Blanc with wine grapes sourced from cooler climate Wairau Valley. Fragrant on the nose with musk melon, tropical fruit, green herbs and lime zest flavours on the palate. Beautifully balanced acidity to fruit. Chill and enjoy the fresh flavours now with a pasta Primavera or creamy fettucine dish. - Community Wine Reviews

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