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2008 Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
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2008 Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough

Producer: Whitehaven
Style: White Wine
Grape Type: Sauvignon Blanc
Origin: New Zealand
Region: New Zealand

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88 Points | International Wine Cellar , September/October 2009

($20) Pale, bright yellow. Penetrating aromas of pink grapefruit, lime, orange blossom and tarragon, with hints of capsicum and asparagus emerging with air. Juicy and racy but not hard, with a chewy, sappy texture and decent density to the grapefruit pith, pineapple, pepper and herbal flavors. There's a varietally expressive herbaceousness here but not enough to overwhelm the wine's fruit. (E. & J. Gallo, Modesto, CA)

88 Points | Wine Spectator

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