Waimea Estates Spinyback Sauvignon Blanc 2015

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There are 7 user submitted reviews for this wine.

Melanie Aubert rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Perfect pesto wine! Lovely gooseberry, lemon, grapefruit, canned peas and grassy flavours, with high acidity to make it the perfect food wine. Try pairing with mint or basil for a fun flavour explosion!

Mary Anne van Gaal rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

This pale Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand's South Island has a zippy tropicalness about it. Pink grapefruit, tropical fruit and herbs fill the nose while lime, apricot and melon tingle the palate. Great paired with a goat cheese topped salad or chicken in a creamy tarragon sauce. Tasted March 2017.

Rachelle O'Connor rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Herbaceous, citrus, peach and minerality on the nose with with a lots of lemon, lime, and apricot on the palate, decent acidity. Lingering lime zest finish.

Andrew Bernardo rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

This wine comes right down the middle with capsicum, lemongrass, and gooseberry heavily featured. 90 points. (www.ottawawinejournal.com)

Colin McKone rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Pale straw in colour with intense aromas of lime, apricot, gooseberry and tropical fruits. The flavours match the intensity of the aromas with lime and gooseberry and apricot following through. It is light bodied, crisp clean and refreshing, teaming with mouth watering acidity. A great match with soft creamy cheeses, salads and seafood. (Tasted on March 26, 2017)

Douglas McMillan rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Pale straw with aromas of gooseberry, line, pear, aprocot and some traces of tropical fruit. Bright acidity, slightly oily mouth-feel, and tastes of gooseberry, lime, and peach. Very zippy, and perfect for seafood, green salads, or summer sipping.

Lynn van der Linde rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Heady gooseberry, apricot and lime aromas follow through wth a juicy lime finish. A wonderful pairing for creamy pasta dishes, sharp cheeses or garden salads.
Tasted March 2017.

Natalie's Review

Waimea Estates Spinyback Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store. Drink: 2017-2019. 694737 12.50% XD 750 mL $19.95. April 25, 2017 Full Review

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