White
Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand
Fact sheet
- Type
- White
- Grape
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Country
- New Zealand
- Appellation
- Waipara Valley
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
goat cheese · grilled fish · white meats · green salads
Rated vintages
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201687 pts
This is a ripe, oaky wine from Waipara, just north of Christchurch on New Zealand's South Island. Pineapple, mango and honey characters dominate on the nose. The palate is rich and on the flabby side, the oak overpowering much of the fruit, but those who like their powerfully oa…