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Saint Clair Pioneer Block 7 Marlborough NZ Sauvignon Blanc 2006

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93/100 55

A surprising Sauvignon Blanc that offers a gentle and correctly varietal first impression but builds to reveal considerable concentration and power. Passion fruit, lemon grass and capsicum flavours.

Tasted: Sep 2006   Closure: S'cap *    Average price: NZD $25 (~USD $21)

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