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Winery - Durbanville Hills

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Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Warm aromas of melon rind and canned peas are balanced by citrus and fresh-cut grass, and ride out to the long finish. A great example of Sauvignon Blanc with spine in a well-integrated presentation. —K.F.

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Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc - 2001

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Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Toasty aromas and flavors of thick, sweet blackberries match the interesting sensation of viscosity to the mouthfeel. Dried herbs and peppered meat round out the palate. —K.F.

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Durbanville Hills Shiraz - 2001

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Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Enticing aromas of tropical fruit, toast and canned peas herald fresh pineapple, lime and herb flavors. Good acids and a little heat spice up the herby finish. Not a deep wine, but still a good value. —K.F.

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Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc - 2002

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Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Some feline essence aromas appear on the nose with supporting notes of tart gooseberry and wet, dewey grass. Citrus dominates the creamy mouth with accents of cantaloupe leading through to the long finish. Try with hearty chicken salads or whole grilled fish.

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Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc - 2009

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Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A fragrant nose of grass, tropical fruit and fig entices in this pretty SB from Durbanville Hills. On the palate, there are clean, balanced flavors of robust tropical fruit and a touch of spice. Full-bodied but refreshing. Pair with fish, grilled chicken.

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Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc - 2008

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Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A fresh citrus and delicate tropical fruit nose gives this Durbanville white a stylish start. Steely and crisp on the palate, with flavors of gooseberry and grass, the wine is balanced and soft. Pair with grilled seafood or salads.

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Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc - 2007

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Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Lively spice and minerals lead on the nose of this value white, with a play of fresh lemon citrus and acid offering refreshing character. The wine has body but is light. Perfect for seafood and solo sipping.

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Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc - 2007

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Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Pepper, plum and smoke on the nose starts this wine off with a sultry kick. On the palate, it offers medium bodied, smoky spice flavors that linger. pair with lamb, wild game or blue cheeses.

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Durbanville Hills Shiraz - 2005

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Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Lean, grassy, with ample tangy herb and lime elements from start to even finish. The slight note of CP (that’s cat pee) in the bouquet is right in line with the angular, crisp neo-New Zealand style.

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Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc - 2003

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Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This spritely SB starts with fresh citrus, tropical fruit and green vegetal notes, leading into like flavors with a clean finish. Pronounced minerality keeps the bigger flavors in check. A good everyday white for various dishes—seafood, Malaysian, curries.

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Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc - 2008

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