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June 2021 - New Zealand

June 2021 - New Zealand
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13 Celsius 2019 Sauvignon Blanc
87 points
$14
Best Buy
13 Celsius
2019 Sauvignon Blanc
Light straw color. Aromas of fresh cut grass, fresh fennel, guava, white strawberry, and white peppercorn with a lean, lively, petillant, dry light body and a sleek, interesting, brisk green apple, verjus, lemon juice, and lychee finish with no oak flavor. A lean and lively Sauvignon Blanc with hints of tropical flavors, a perfect pairing for all kinds of seafood.
87 points $14 Best Buy
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Cloud Watcher 2019 Sauvignon Blanc
86 points
$10
Best Buy
Cloud Watcher
2019 Sauvignon Blanc
Yellow straw color. Aromas and flavors of lemon, wet stone, and fresh marjoram with a supple, crisp, dry thin body and a seamless, quick finish with nuances of yellow apple, green apple, fresh asparagus, and jalapeño with no oak flavor. A fuller bodied New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with bright fruit and steadying minerality.
86 points $10 Best Buy
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Chloe 2019 Sauvignon Blanc
86 points
$16
Chloe
2019 Sauvignon Blanc
Silvery straw color. Aromas and flavors of ripe gooseberry, peach-mango compote, and greek yogurt with a satiny, crisp, dryish light body and a smooth, medium-length finish with a suggestion of oak flavor. A crisp and fruity New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc that checks all the boxes.
86 points $16
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Shoreside 2019 Sauvignon Blanc
85 points
$8
Shoreside
2019 Sauvignon Blanc
Light emerald straw color. Aromas of grapefruit peel, honeycomb, lime, and fresh bay leaf with a supple, lively, dry light body and a smooth, medium-length ruby red grapefruit juice, gooseberry, lemon juice, and sea salt finish with no oak flavor. A citrus-forward white; fresh and summer ready.
85 points $8
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Cupcake 2019 Sauvignon Blanc
85 points
$11
Cupcake
2019 Sauvignon Blanc
Light yellow straw color. Aromas and flavors of lemon peel, grapefruit peel, and yellow apple with a supple, lively, petillant, dry medium body and a tingling, interesting, easy finish that presents impressions of lemon zest, kiwi, fresh asparagus, fresh cream, and limestone with no oak flavor. A Sauvignon Blanc that balances bright and zesty flavors with a slightly creamy texture - perfect for picnics.
85 points $11
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It’s A Headsnapper 2019 Sauvignon Blanc
83 points
$9
It’s A Headsnapper
2019 Sauvignon Blanc
Light yellow straw color. Aromas and flavors of grapefruit pith, lemon zest, and green apple with a supple, crisp, petillant, dry thin body and a tingling, engaging, fast finish conveying notes of white grapefruit, citronella, wheat grass, and green apple with no oak flavor. A Sauvignon Blanc that remains light-on-its-feet and quaffable.
83 points $9
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Voyager Point 2019 Sauvignon Blanc
82 points
$9
Voyager Point
2019 Sauvignon Blanc
Light straw color. Aromas and flavors of mineral, lemon juice, green grass, asparagus, and white strawberry with a supple, lively, dry light body and a smooth, interesting, brisk finish with elements of white cherry, lime, arugula, and rice vinaigrette with no oak flavor. A lean Sauvignon Blanc, with citrus and white berry notes; a solid everyday white.
82 points $9
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