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Mt Beautiful North Canterbury NZ Sauvignon Blanc 2008

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87/100 451

More pretty than beautiful although I find this understated wine quite appealing. It’s a moderately concentrated Sauvignon Blanc with a pleasing medly of subtle tree and tropical fruit flavours over an underlying suggestion of herbs. Very linear and with good purity.

Tasted: Dec 2008   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $22 (~USD $18)

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