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June 2020 - New Zealand

June 2020 - New Zealand
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Epic Run 2019 Sauvignon Blanc
90 points
$9.99
Best Buy
Epic Run
2019 Sauvignon Blanc
Silvery emerald straw color. Aromas of lime, ginger, ripe peach, white grapefruit, and roasted yellow pepper with a satiny, vibrant, dryish light body and a sleek, engaging, medium-length passion fruit and cilantro finish. A classic, juicy Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc that hits the spot.
90 points $9.99 Best Buy
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Cupcake 2018 Sauvignon Blanc
90 points
$11
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Cupcake
2018 Sauvignon Blanc
Straw color. Fruity aromas of juicy grapefruit, passion fruit, summer peach, ripe pineapple, young coconut, and mango with a satiny, crisp, fruity light-to-medium body and a silky, delightful, medium-length hints-of-banana, gremolata, and watermelon finish. A concentrated, playfully fruity Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
90 points $11 Best Buy
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Waipapa Bay 2019 Sauvignon Blanc
90 points
$14
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Waipapa Bay
2019 Sauvignon Blanc
Emerald straw color. Aromas of underripe pineapple, green tomato, fresh cut grass, and pink peppercorn with a satiny, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity light body and a smooth, interesting, medium-length yuzu, pineapple, and tropical fruit smoothie finish. A bright, concentrated and fruity Sauvignon Blanc that refreshes and satisfies.
90 points $14 Best Buy
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13 Celsius 2018 Sauvignon Blanc
89 points
$14.99
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13 Celsius
2018 Sauvignon Blanc
Emerald straw color. Aromas and flavors of white grapefruit, wheat grass, hint of lychee, and yellow pepper relish with a velvety, crisp, dryish light body and a seamless, medium-length finish imparting suggestions of pink grapefruit cordial, passion fruit, and lime. A juicy and appealing Sauvignon Blanc.
89 points $14.99 Best Buy
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Pebble Cove 2018 Sauvignon Blanc
87 points
$0
Pebble Cove
2018 Sauvignon Blanc
Straw green color. Aromas and flavors of ripe gooseberry, grilled pineapple, late summer peach, pico de gallo, and juicy kiwi with a satiny, vibrant, fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, medium-length finish. A ripe and juicy Sauvignon Blanc to serve ice cold.
87 points $0
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Voyager Point 2017 Sauvignon Blanc
87 points
$9.99
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Voyager Point
2017 Sauvignon Blanc
Straw color. Aromas and flavors of white asparagus, lemon cream, gentian root, and white grapefruit with a satiny, vibrant, dryish light-to-medium body and an effortless, appealing, medium-length finish revealing elements of spring artichoke and apricot chutney. A francophone Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand with fresh and appetizing vegetal notes.
87 points $9.99 Best Buy
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Kemblefield 2018 Sauvignon Blanc
87 points
$11.99
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Kemblefield
2018 Sauvignon Blanc
Straw green color. Aromas and flavors of kiwi, papaya, and moss with a satiny, vibrant, dryish light body and a graceful, medium-length finish manifesting notes of tart pineapple and freshly cut grass. A crisp and green Sauvignon Blanc that can serve as an anytime sipper.
87 points $11.99 Best Buy
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Keynote 2018 Sauvignon Blanc
87 points
$11.99
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Keynote
2018 Sauvignon Blanc
Straw green color. Fruity aromas and flavors of ripe apricot, juicy pineapple, and ruby red grapefruit zest with a velvety, crisp, fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, interesting, medium-length finish. A bold, fruity Sauvignon Blanc with classic flavor and punchiness.
87 points $11.99 Best Buy
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Island Talk 2019 Sauvignon Blanc
86 points
$13.99
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Island Talk
2019 Sauvignon Blanc
Golden straw color. Aromas of pineapple cake and tinned peach with a satiny, crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a silky, relaxed lemon slice, tangerine, and hints of passion fruit finish. A crisp and lively Sauvignon Blanc for summer refreshment.
86 points $13.99 Best Buy
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It’s a Headsnapper 2018 Sauvignon Blanc
86 points
$15
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It’s a Headsnapper
2018 Sauvignon Blanc
Straw color. Aromas and flavors of yuzu and wet stone with a satiny, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity light body and a smooth, delightful, breezy finish displaying notes of lemon gelato, fresh white asparagus, and gooseberry jam with no oak flavor. A highly pairable and refreshing Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
86 points $15 Best Buy
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