White
Small Parcels Spitfire Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand
Fact sheet
- Type
- White
- Grape
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Country
- New Zealand
- Appellation
- Marlborough
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
seafood · salads · goat cheese · sushi · grilled chicken
Rated vintages
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201690 pts
A concentrated, medium-bodied wine, this is a fine example of Marlborough and the variety. Hints of passion fruit lend regional typicity, while the core of the wine is built around white grapefruit flavors that finish long and mouthwatering.
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201490 pts
Grassy, herbal notes accent grapefruit and lime aromas, while riper hints of stone fruit sneak in on the palate, adding roundness and weight. Dusty, slightly chalky nuances on the finish give the impression of dry minerality.
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201391 pts
This top-flight effort features herbal, slightly pungent notes that accentuate the wine's ripe, nectarine-like stone-fruit elements. There's ample weight and richness on the palate, lightened on the finish by a fresh, green-leafy component.