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.

Craggy Range Old Renwick Vineyard Marlborough NZ Sauvignon Blanc 2009

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91/100 45

Fresh, gooseberry-driven flavours of this pure and powerful wine impress me greatly but its rich, mouth feel and ethereal texture are its star features. Bone-dry but with soft (by “soft” I mean not hard, “ethereal” might be a better word) acidity giving the wine spine and structure. A very successful vintage from a star producer of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. This is a seriously good food wine that benefits from decanting for at least 30 minutes - the wine builds spectacularly in the glass.

Tasted: Oct 2009   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $20 (~USD $17)

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