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Villa Maria Reserve Clifford Bay Marlborough NZ Sauvignon Blanc 2010

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93/100 55

Dry, intense wine with strong capsicum, gooseberry, nettle and a hint of passion fruit. Lively Sauvignon Blanc that needs a little time to fully expose its flavour potential and shows obvious development potential.

Tasted: Sep 2010   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $27 (~USD $21)

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