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Crossroads Sauvignon Blanc - 2005(W-193)

Crossroads Sauvignon Blanc
Tangy, Zesty

Winery Story

Crossroads Winery is located in the Hawke's Bay region of New Zealand's North Island. Founded in 1990, it is a boutique winery that has rapi... (more...)dly established a reputation for producing elegant wines of high quality and consistency. The grapes produced on the vineyard are hand-harvested and carefully selected, and the wines reflect the terroir characteristics of the region. Located on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand, Hawke's Bay is traditionally a leading wine-producing area with a record of making high-quality for over one hundred years. The region's five rivers and protective mountain range to the west provide a consistent water supply and climate. Stony, free-draining soils and sunny climate result in rich fruit for full-bodied, Bordeaux-style wines.

Tasting Note

The grapes for Crossroads Sauvignon Blanc originate in Marlborough, at the tip of the South Island, the region that put New Zealand on the g... (more...)lobal map for Sauvignon Blanc. It is not surprising that this is quintessential New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc as a result. Tangy and tropical aromas of kiwi, freshly cut grass, and floral tones round out this deliciously crisp wine. This wine was one of only 119 out of 3,000 entries to receive a Gold Medal in April 2006 in the 22 year old Dallas Morning News Wine Competition. The competition is one of the largest wine competitions in America and was judged by 50 leading industry professionals including several Master Sommeliers and Masters of Wine.

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March 24, 2008
Beautiful nose, vibrant fruit, not too grassy, very subtle frissant feel. Delicious.


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November 19, 2007
Nice Crisp Sauvignon Blanc. Good representation of region


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October 02, 2007
buttery, tangy, citrus, green apple. floral. rose likes it. best very cold.


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May 10, 2007
surprisingly buttery


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October 14, 2006
A little too sweet for what I would normally expect from a Sauvignon Blanc.


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October 10, 2006
I loved it. It's a very minerally sauve, and not super grassy. With a big nose (smelly!) it doesn't overpower the palate. We're ordering more! And heck, it's a screw top!


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August 11, 2006
excellent Sauvignon Blanc..right combo of crispness, flavors, very clean


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July 11, 2006
Flowery


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July 06, 2006
Beautiful nose, vibrant fruit, not too grassy, very subtle frissant feel. Delicious.


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June 29, 2006
not as dry as I would've liked


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June 07, 2006
Perfect for a Sunday evening picnic with Josh near the SF Bow and Arrow. Love the screw top!


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December 19, 2005
Eh. Really not that good, even for the price.


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