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Kidnapper Cliffs Solan Hawke's Bay NZ 2009

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93/100 55

A blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Rich, weighty and dry - the Semillon component clearly contributes to the wine's impressively viscous mouth feel. Tree fruit/nectarine/white peach flavours with nutty lees adding a further dimension of complexity. Blending Semillon into Hawke's Bay Sauvignon Blanc is a logical but inspired direction that others are likely to follow. This is not the first example of such a blend but it is clearly the best I have tasted.

Tasted: Oct 2010    Average price: NZD $34 (~USD $26)

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