Elephant Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2008
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Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand
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| Product #: 96644 Score: 90/100 Price: $17.95 Alcohol: 12% |
Sweetness: Extra Dry Drink: Now Bottle size: 750 ml Winery: Elephant Hill |
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Tasting note:
Like the elephant, you won't forget this wine: it's spring sunshine in a glass (just after you've mowed the lawn and are now enjoying a lazy hammock). A superb effort for this vivacious, refreshing white with notes of fresh-cut grass, asparagus, straw and limes. Terrific juicy acidity. Try not to trample smaller creatures in your rush to buy this one. VC: The playful label has the texture of elephant skin. Almost platinum in color. The aromas suggest green pepper, rosemary, white asparagus and green onion. Dry and impactful on the palate with fresh acids and good vegetal tones. Medium-bodied and medium finish. Food matches: rosemary chicken, roasted stuffed red peppers, beef tartare, ham, mussels, lobster in a garlic butter sauce.
Reviewed January 31, 2009 by Natalie MacLean
Serve this wine between 55-60 degrees Farenheit or 12-16 degrees Celsius. Tip: If your bottle is at room temperature, put it in ice water for about 30 minutes or in the fridge for about three hours to chill it.
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