Fairhall Downs Single Vineyard Small & Smith Family Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2012

Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
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Score: Natalie's score Community Score: 4.2/5 Community Reviews: 3 Add My Review Product #: 990580 Wine Type: White Wine	Price: $18.95 Alcohol: 14% Drink: 2013-2015 Sweetness: Dry Bottle size: 750 ml Winery: Fairhall Downs Agent: M.C.O.
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Reviewed March 2, 2013 by Natalie MacLean

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Mark Cochrane rated this wine as 80/100 with the following review:

A light yellow Sauvignon Blanc from the Marlborough region with signature aromas of grapefruit, lemon zest, herbs and that hint of New Zealand vegetal bouquet. The wine has good acidity and a dominant flavour of grapefruit pith which gives it that long grapefruit finish. This wine would pair well with most seafood like deep fried clams, shrimp or grilled salmon on the BBQ.

Intense aromas of passion fruit, green pear, gooseberry and artichoke. Medium bodied, juicy and tangy with hints of lime and grapefruit, buoyantly supported by a mouth-watering acidity. Ends with a crisp and tangy finish. Aromatic & Flavourful. Source: Vintages Wine Panel, Jan. 2013

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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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