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Saint Clair Swamp Block 2 Marlborough NZ Sauvignon Blanc 2009

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86/100 45

Soft, rich wine with concentrated matchstick/armpit characters. Not a bad example of this controversial style. There are passion fruit and red capsicum flavours with subtle aromatic grassy notes. The palate is good with no evidence of hardness.

Tasted: Nov 2009   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $27 (~USD $23)

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