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Looks and tastes tired, with a light, rusty hue and leafy, tomatoey flavors. 1 Note
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This is a full, ripe style of Sauvignon Blanc, one that layers generous peach and nectarine flavors over a citrusy core. There’s a hint of honeyed ripeness, and the finish is refreshingly zingy without being overly acidic. Beautifully balanced. 1 Note
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Bold and flashy, with layers of smoke and toast wrapped around a core of mixed citrus and riper stone fruits. It’s a tasty mouthful of Chard that picks up some mineral notes along the way to complement its brash flavors. 1 Note
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This producer is turning out some interesting wines. The 2002 Merlot displays slightly candied cherry flavors along with a lactic note that brings to mind cherry cheesecake. Picks up hints of lemon and mocha on the tart finish. 1 Note
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Smoky-smelling and closed at first, showing little more than dried herbs. It opens up on the palate to reveal creamy black cherry flavors, dried herbs and a lip-smacking mocha finish. The blend is 80% Cabernet, 20% Merlot. 1 Note
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This medium-bodied Sauvignon’s aromas show a pronounced grassy, passion-fruit character, while the flavors are based on melon, but also boast strongly herbal overtones, culminating in a slightly sour, passion-fruit finish. 1 Note
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Even Palliser’s second label, Pencarrow, is very good in 2005, although it doesn’t show quite the intensity or complexity of its big brother. Black cherry fruit takes on a subtly herbal tang, with plenty of earthy, mushroomy notes as well. Finishes with silky, lingering hints of black tea and vibrant acidity. Drink now. 1 Note
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A plump, ripe style of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Stonecrop’s 2006 boasts peach, melon and citrus scents followed by gooseberry and stone fruit flavors. Rounder and fleshier than you might expect, but without being heavy or unbalanced. Drink now. 1 Note
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Fresh, vibrant and tropical, this is a plump Sauvignon Blanc that replaces the green flavors of Marlborough Sauvignon with riper notes of cassis and pink grapefruit. Long on the finish. 1 Note
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Ata Rangi isn’t known for its Sauvignon Blanc—the Pinot Noir is what everyone clamors for—but perhaps it should be. This is an excellent effort, balancing pineapple and citrus fruit with a hint of grassiness. Despite being well over a year old, it remains fresh, lively and crisp, with a long, mouthwatering finish. 1 Note
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Palliser Estate Pinot Noir - 2002
