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Astrolabe Awatere Marlborough NZ Sauvignon Blanc 2007

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95/100 55

Intense wine with strong cut grass, tomato leaf, mineral and bramble flavours supported by delicsiously tangy acidity. This stunning wine amplifies sub-regional characters of intensity, vegetal flavours and pungent aromas.

Tasted: Oct 2007   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $23 (~USD $19)

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