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July 2018 - New Zealand

July 2018 - New Zealand
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Prophecy 2016 Sauvignon Blanc
92 points
$14
Best Buy
Prophecy
2016 Sauvignon Blanc
Pale silvery emerald straw color. Aromas of ruby red grapefruit zest, gooseberry preserves, finger lime, yellow heirloom tomato, green pepper, and ground white pepper with a satiny, crisp, dry-yet-fruity light body and a smooth, complex, medium-long nasturtium leaf, juicy golden kiwi, green pepper relish, and celery seed finish with no oak flavor. Get lost in a glass of this complex flavor trip of a Sauvignon Blanc.
92 points $14 Best Buy
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Graham Norton’s Own 2017 Graham Nortons Own Sauvignon Blanc
91 points
$15
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Graham Norton’s Own
2017 Graham Norton's Own Sauvignon Blanc
Bright silvery straw color. Aromas of fresh sliced lemon, water lily, key lime, underripe kiwi, and fresh cut grass with a satiny, lively, fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, engaging, medium-long shale, flint, pressed flowers, lemon verbena, tangerine zest, and passionfruit finish with soft, fruit tannins and no oak flavor. A stylish and rich Sauvignon Blanc that will make an excellent dinner companion.
91 points $15 Best Buy
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Taonga 2017 Estate Grown Sauvignon Blanc
90 points
$13
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Taonga
2017 Estate Grown Sauvignon Blanc
Light emerald straw color. Vegetal, tropical aromas of passionfruit, eucalyptus, and ruby red grapefruit with a satiny, tangy, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a tingling, charming, medium-length starfruit, tangerine, and mango finish with no oak flavor. A tropical bouquet of fruit & acidity all rolled into a crushable NZ Sauv Blanc package.
90 points $13 Best Buy
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Invivo 2016 Pinot Noir
90 points
$25
Invivo
2016 Pinot Noir
Dusty garnet color. Aromas of spiced kiwis, proscuitto wrapped honeydew, cherry paste, and indonesian sweet soy sauce with a satiny, dry-yet-fruity medium body and an effortless, interesting, medium-length pomegranate, dates, and marinating spices finish with woody tannins and light oak flavor. A very interesting and bright pinot with a spicy, savory palate.
90 points $25
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Exquisite Collection 2017 Sauvignon Blanc
89 points
$9.99
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Exquisite Collection
2017 Sauvignon Blanc
Bright silvery emerald straw color. Aromas of key lime soufflé, coconut meringue, passionfruit, and peach-mango confection with a silky, lively, dry-yet-fruity light body and a sleek, easy white grapefruit, freesia, and underripe apricot finish with no oak flavor. A slightly creamy, zippy Sauvignon Blanc.
89 points $9.99 Best Buy
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Graham Norton’s Own 2017 Pink By Design Rosé New Zealand
89 points
$15
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Graham Norton’s Own
2017 Pink By Design Rosé New Zealand
Pale steely amber color. Aromas of pink grapefruit zest, agave, and fresh green pepper with a satiny, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a tingling, medium-length gooseberry, fresh cut grass, and sea salt finish with no oak flavor. Summer drinkers will appreciate this Sauvignon Blanc dominated rose.
89 points $15 Best Buy
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Whitehaven 2017 Sauvignon Blanc
89 points
$20
Whitehaven
2017 Sauvignon Blanc
Silvery emerald straw color. Tropical aromas of ripe gooseberry, apricot, kumquat tart, and cracked pepper on mango with a supple, vibrant, fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, medium-length sea salt on crisp apples and lemon cordial finish with no oak flavor. A nice, bright summer crusher for outdoor imbibing.
89 points $20
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Waikiwi Bay 2017 Sauvignon Blanc
88 points
$6.96
Best Buy
Waikiwi Bay
2017 Sauvignon Blanc
Bright silvery straw color. Aromas and flavors of watermelon rind, ripe stone fruit, wild lime, and ripe mango with a satiny, lively, dryish light-to-medium body and a smooth, medium-length finish revealing notes of white grapefruit, pico de gallo, and lemon verbena with no oak flavor. A solid, tropical fruit melange of a Sauvignon Blanc.
88 points $6.96 Best Buy
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Invivo 2017 Sauvignon Blanc
86 points
$17
Invivo
2017 Sauvignon Blanc
Silvery emerald straw color. Aromas and flavors of raw sauerkraut, garlic scapes, grapefruit zest, underripe plantain, and peach vinaigrette with a silky, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a graceful, interesting, medium-length finish with notes of sea salt and white pepper with no oak flavor. A slightly funky, zesty Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with savory notes that will play well with food.
86 points $17
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Starborough 2016 Sauvignon Blanc
86 points
$17
Starborough
2016 Sauvignon Blanc
Silvery emerald straw color. Fresh aromas and flavors of fresh gooseberry, finger lime, and cilantro with a supple, vibrant, dryish light body and a smooth, breezy finish with overtones of sweet grapefruit, white peach, and underripe pineapple with soft, fruit tannins and no oak flavor. A cheery and bright New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.
86 points $17
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