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Isabel Marlborough NZ Sauvignon Blanc 2006

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84/100 35

An unusual and rather austere style of Marlborough Sauviignon without the lifted aromatics and passion fruit/grassy characters often associated with the style. It’s totally dry and very restrained with some similarities to Sancerre. Just a tad hard, but not bitter. Hard to score.

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

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