Winery - Dashwood
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This crisp, zingy Sauvignon Blanc displays classic aromas and flavors of green apple, lime peel and gooseberry. It’s a food-friendly wine whose tart acidity will support a wide range of poultry, cheeses and grilled veggies. The pretty finish is long and spicy.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Pineapple and grapefruit flavors are accented by hints of tomato leaf, meaning this conforms to the basic Marlborough profile that blends fruit with grassy, herbal notes. Pretty good, it just fades a bit quickly on the finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a pretty, delicately perfumed Pinot Noir, with elegantly intertwined cherry and herb notes. It’s light to medium in body, with a finish that shows just a touch of sinewy intensity. Drink it over the next year or so.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A strong effort from Vavasour's second label, the 2008 Dashwood SB features vibrant aromas of crushed tomato leaf and hints of jalapeño and flavors of green tomato and gooseberry. It's medium in body and slightly creamy in texture, with a crisp, fruit-driven finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
An oversupply of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc has led to bargains like this wine, which delivers nectarine and white grapefruit flavors in a medium-bodied format. It's plump on the palate, then turns zippy and citrusy on the finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A good value in Pinot Noir, this effort features notes of beet greens and underbrush but also plenty of bright raspberry fruit on the nose. Flavors are complex and well-integrated, and there’s a reasonably full and soft mouthfeel. Hints of sassafras and vanilla underline the finish. Drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A lightweight, lean Pinot with an herbal streak. Scents of cherries, strawberries and dried mushrooms set the stage for tart berry flavors that finish tangy and crisp.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Already showing signs of aging, this modest Pinot features herb-infelected strawberry flavors to go with slightly earthy, meaty aromas. It's a bit lean and thins out on the finish. Drink yesterday.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Round, easily approachable Sauvignon Blanc, with pink grapefruit aromas and flavors that verge on red berries. A hint of grassiness keeps it true to type, with citrus flavors that define the finish. Drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Vavsour’s entry-level brand goes by the name of Dashwood, and offers a light, crisp introduction to NZ Sauvignon Blanc. Aggressively herbal on the nose at first, it tones down to yield grassy citrusy flavors and a focused finish.
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