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Creekside Backyard Block Sauvignon Blanc 2016

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Andrea Shapiro rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Fun and bright. Gooseberries and zesty stone minerals with lingering light citrus touches with a delicate touch of clay. Light bodied and refreshing. This is a bright, lively and refreshing wine that begs for sunshine and a -backyard block- visit with neighbours, family and friends! Pair with mixed greens, salads and veggie burgers or simply enjoy by itself.
Daniel O'Keefe rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

A fresh and intense Sauvignon Blanc with a broad nose and palate covering freshly cut grass, grapefruit, citrus pith, guava, and passionfruit. Extra dry sporting only 2 g/l residual sugar and plenty of acidity despite the hot vintage. Fermented in three batches with different yeast strains before blending together; probably how such a wide array of characteristics were cleverly achieved. Set up on the deck or patio with scallop ceviche, green salad with goat cheese, or prosciutto-wrapped asparagus stuffed with feta and topped with lemon aioli.




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Creekside Backyard Block Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Creek Shores, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Creekside Backyard Block 2016 is a well-priced Sauvignon Blanc with wine grapes sourced from Creek Shores, Niagara Peninsula wine region. On the nose and palate, there are lemongrass, lime, herbs, and a flinty minerality. Creekside Sauvignon Blanc sources grapes grown behind the winery, thus the name Backyard. A great Sauvignon Blanc to pair with grilled veggies. Drink: 2018-2019. 341792 12.50% XD 750 mL  $22.00 Score: 88/100. November 9, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine  Full Review

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