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Brightwater Lord Rutherford Nelson NZ Sauvignon Blanc 2007

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88/100 45

A robust and quite complex wine with gooseberry, capsicum, citrus, mineral and orange peel flavours. Intense Sauvignon Blanc that’s dry and has a lingering finish. Lacks the fruit purity of the regular label.

Tasted: Sep 2007   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $26 (~USD $22)

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