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Marisco The Kings Favour Marlborough NZ Sauvignon Blanc 2010

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92/100 45

The second vintage by ex-Withers Hill owner, Brent Marris, from his new Waihopai River vineyard in the Southern Valleys district of Marlborough. A rich and moderately concentrated style with green capsicum and lemon grass flavours contrasting with riper passion fruit and tree fruit characters. Fleshy Sauvignon Blanc with impeccable balance and purity. The wine earned a gold medal at the Air New Zealand Wine Awards.

Tasted: Nov 2010   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $23 (~USD $18)

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