Bob Campbell is one of only 264 Masters of Wine in the world. An international wine judge, Bob judges wine professionally in ten countries and contributes regularly to publications around the world. His specialty is New Zealand wine which he reviews from an international perspective.

Winegrowers of ARA Pathway Marlborough NZ Sauvignon Blanc 2008

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82/100 35

Seductive aroma with lush tropical and capsicum characters. The initial taste is very good but the acidity builds becoming almost tinny in the finish. This is a high acid wine with character and no small measure of class but it needs food to handle the acid. Good value.

Tasted: Apr 2009   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $15 (~USD $11)

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