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2005 Crossings Sauvignon Blanc $$
Color: Yellowish hue
Nose: Grapefruit and lime
Taste: Tropical fruit, a little sweet
Finish: Refreshing and fruit dominated
Evaluation: A well made wine that should be enjoyed on a hot day. 86 points
2005 Dog Point Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc $$
Color: Light gold
Nose: Grass, grapefruit
Taste: Grapefruit, minerals, grass, lemons
Finish: Lemons, grass and grapefruit on a medium finish
Evaluation: This is as good as New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc gets for me 91 points
2005 Kim Crawford Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc $$
Color: Yellowish hue
Nose: Pear and citrus fruits
Taste: Vibrant citrus flavors along with pear and orange peel
Finish: Mineral with a short finish
Evaluation: A great value Sauvignon Blanc that is consistent
year in and year out. 87 points
2005 Sheppards Ridge Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc $$
Color: Yellow
Nose: Fresh cut grass, grapefruit, mineral
Taste: Grass, grapefruit, and mineral, bit acidic
Finish: Big wine with grapefruit and mineral dominating
Evaluation: A solid example of SB. 87 points
2006 Brancott Sauvignon Blanc $
Color: Light gold
Nose: Light with peach
Taste: Light wine with mineral
Finish: Weak
Evaluation: Not a good S.B. 81 points
2006 Kim Crawford Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc $$
Color: Yellowish hue
Nose: Grapefruit, mineral
Taste: Sweet fruit, grapefruit, and mineral
Finish: Medium with grapefruit, mineral, and lime
Evaluation: A nice consistent taste and a good value. 87 points
Hennepin Lake
2006 Huia Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc $$
Color: Light gold
Nose: Grapefruit, mineral
Taste: Mineral, grapefruit
Finish: A little on the short side but refreshing. Tropical fruit and mineral dominate
Evaluation: A light Sauvignon Blanc compared to some others I tried recently. 85 points
2006 New Haven Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc $$
Color: Light yellow
Nose: Mineral, crisp nose with lemon and citrus notes
Taste: Mineral, balanced acidity, lemon, citrus
Finish: Medium length with mineral, citrus
Evaluation: One of the best Sauvignon Blancs I have tasted. 89 points
Hennepin Lake
2006 Nobilo Icon Sauvignon Blanc $$
Color: Medium yellow
Nose: Mineral, grapefruit
Taste: Huge mouthful of mineral, grapefruit, orange
Finish: Multi layered long finish with mineral, grapefruit, and lime
Evaluation: The new best S.B. I have ever had! 92 points
Hennepin Lake
2006 Villa Maria Cellar Selection Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc $$
Color: Medium yellow
Nose: Grass, floral, citrus
Taste: Citrus, floral, grass
Finish: Multi layered and medium with floral, grass, and citrus
Evaluation: The best Sauvignon Blanc I have ever had! 91 points
Hennepin Lake
2006 Zeal Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc $$
Color: Medium yellow
Nose: Mineral, cola, grapefruit
Taste: Mineral, grapefruit, straw
Finish: Solid and well balanced
Evaluation: A well made wine that will please those who don't like intense wines. 87 points
2007 Cloudy Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc $$
Color: Light gold
Nose: Grapefruit, floral
Taste: Intense grapefruit and floral
Finish: Medium and good acid
Evaluation: 88 points
2007 Kim Crawford Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc $$
Color: Yellowish hue
Nose: Grapefruit, mineral, apple
Taste: Mineral, grapefruit
Finish: Medium with grapefruit, mineral, and pear
Evaluation: Good for the price. 85 points
2008 Black Box Wines Sauvignon Blanc $
Color: Light gold
Nose: Mineral, tropical fruit
Taste: Surprise it was decant with grapefruit and mineral
Finish: Short
Evaluation: For a cheap drink worth it 82 points
2008 Nobilo "Icon" Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc $$
Color: Medium gold
Nose: Wow with grapefruit, spices
Taste: Grapefruit, lemon, sour apple
Finish: A burst of acidity on this medium finishing wine
Evaluation: A great wine 91 points
2008 Villa Maria Private Bin Marlbourough Sauivgnon Blanc $$
Color: Light gold
Nose: Grapefruit, mineral
Taste: Really sour with grapefruit, lemons and mineral
Finish: Medium
Evaluation: Typically N.Z. Sauvignon Blanc 87 points