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Blind River Sauvignon Blanc 2012 Wine Review

Blind River Sauvignon Blanc 2012

Blind River Sauvignon Blanc 2012

Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Community Score:91/100

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Price: $22.95

Drink: 2012-2014

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Blind River

Agent: Imprese Inc.

Natalie's Score: 91/100

Grassy, herbal and vibrant with terrific mouth-watering acidity for seafood and salads. Beguiling and tangy with a great kick of lime zing on the finish. Top me up!

Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: Asian chicken salad, pork tenderloin, asparagus and linguine carbonara, asparagus and sugar snap pea soup, avocado and papaya salad.

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This Blind River Sauvignon Blanc 2012 was reviewed on August 17, 2013 by Natalie MacLean

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The grapes for this wine were grown on the winery's own estate in the Awatere Valley, with 90% fermented in stainless steel tanks and 10% in oak barriques. Source: Winery

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