Grove Mill - Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2006
| Variety | Sauvignon Blanc |  |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Medium to Full-Bodied | |
| Region | Marlborough (New Zealand) | |
| Availability | Limited | |
| Winery | Grove Mill | |
| Previous Vintages | 2005 | |
| Price | AU $20.00 | |
| Value |  (5 star) |
|
| Cellaring | 2 Years | |
| Smart Wine | 2007-05-09 |
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Ratings, Reviews and Tasting Notes
A very well-priced, highly-regarded NZ sauvignon.
bronze medal: Royal Hobart Wine Show 2006
silver medal: Royal NZ Easter Wine Show 2006. The majority of the wine was kept on yeast lees prior to blending and bottling. 13.5% alc., with a good level of balancing acid (7.8 g/L).
2006
5/5 stars from Michael Cooper (Buyer's Guide to NZ Wines 2007); recommended (4/5 stars) in Cuisine Magazine NZ (Jan. 2007)bronze medal: Royal Hobart Wine Show 2006
"An elegant blend of tropical overtones - passionfruit, mandarin, peach and a hint of the herbaceous with basil characters; full palate weight with intense flavours of pineapple, grapefruit and gooseberry; balanced structure and a crisp, clean finish". Alc. 13.5%; TA: 7.8g/L; pH: 3.36Winemaker’s tasting notes:
2005
5/5 stars from Michael Cooper (Buyer's Guide to NZ Wines 2006); 5/5 stars from Cuisine Magazine NZ (Feb. 2006); triple trophy winner International Wine Challenge London 2006 (International Sauvignon Blanc Trophy, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Trophy, New Zealand White Trophy); 4/5 stars in Winestate Magazine Australia (Nov. 2005); 85/100 points from Bob Campbell MW in Australian Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine (April 2006).silver medal: Royal NZ Easter Wine Show 2006. The majority of the wine was kept on yeast lees prior to blending and bottling. 13.5% alc., with a good level of balancing acid (7.8 g/L).