Bob Campbell is one of only 264 Masters of Wine in the world. An international wine judge, Bob judges wine professionally in ten countries and contributes regularly to publications around the world. His specialty is New Zealand wine which he reviews from an international perspective.

Astrolabe Kekerengu Coast Marlborough NZ Sauvignon Blanc 2010

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94/100 55

From a small, limestone-laced vineyard on the coast half way between Blenheim and Kaikoura. Intense, powerful wine with lovely minerality dominating gooseberry and capsicum characters. Quite Chablis-like despite being made from a different grape variety. Long and linear.

Tasted: Jan 2011   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $26 (~USD $21)

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