Steve Bird Winery & Vineyards Old Schoolhouse Sauvignon Blanc 2008

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Marlborough, New Zealand
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Natalie's Score: 90/100 Community Score: 4.5/5 Community Reviews: 3 Add My Review Product #: 178319 Wine Type: White Wine Add to my...CellarFavouritesShopping ListWish ListWine Lists	Price: $16.95 Alcohol: 13% Drink: 2010-2012 Sweetness: Dry Bottle size: 750 ml Winery: Steve Bird Winery & Vineyards Agent: Von Terra Enterprises Ltd.
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Tasting note:

Terrific lime-zestiness in this citrus-herbal Sauvignon Blanc. Refreshing and zippy: class New Zealand style. Top me up! Food matches: seafood salads, goat cheese with fresh baguette, poached salmon.

Reviewed May 8, 2011 by Natalie MacLean

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Spot on what New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc should taste like. Zesty, fresh and herbaceous with notes of fresh cut grass and finely chopped mint leaves. Delicious.

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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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