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ARA Wines Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Wine Review

ARA Wines Sauvignon Blanc 2015

ARA Wines Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Marlborough, New Zealand

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $21.95

Drink: 2015-2017

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: ARA Wines

Agent: Charton Hobbs Inc

Reviews and Ratings

Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 93/100 with the following review:

Consistent quality from Ara Winery with this classic Marlborough Sauv Blanc. Concentrated flavours thanks to a long ripening season. Very aromatic, showing appetizing grapefruit, gooseberry and passionfruit. An exuberant palate continues these lush fruit flavours and herbal touches with mouth-watering acidity and a refreshing passionfruit/lime finish. If you want to experience what New Zealand Sauv Blanc is all about, try this one. Your taste buds will thank you!
Tasted May 2016
Pamela Chiles rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

This is the Single Estate series from Ara - their higher price point than the Pathway series and it shows in the glass. A very refined sauvignon blanc with a lovely smooth mouthfeel, it has the typical aromas and flavours: gooseberry, lime, cut grass, fresh herbs, with an intriguing hint of hazelnut, but in a more nuanced package. Well-structured with soft but juicy acidity, you'll find it hard to put your glass down. Enjoy with seared scallops with a lime-cilantro pesto.

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