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Reif Estate Winery Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Wine Review

Reif Estate Winery Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Reif Estate Winery Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

Community Score:88/100

Community Reviews: 5

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Price: $21.95

Drink: 2018-2021

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Reif

Agent: Reif Estate Winery

Natalie's Score: 90/100

A lovely, medium-bodied, richly textured Niagara Sauvignon Blanc. Aromas of lemongrass, chives, passionfruit, melon and guava. Pair with shellfish.

Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: scallop ravioli, breaded chicken with lemon beurre blanc.

This Reif Estate Winery Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2017 was reviewed on December 16, 2019 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • AGLC
  • 759070

Reviews and Ratings

Pam Hatton rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Pale straw colour yields to a restrained elegant Old World nose of floral, stone fruit and citrus and a hint of spice . Round and medium bodied on the palate with citrus -acidity to keep it balanced , peach and lemon long finish
Melanie Lloyd - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Visually, this Sauvignon Blanc is stunningly bright. Fragrant on the nose with aromas of peach, grapefruit, lychee, floral notes, and freshly cut grass with a touch of saline.

Medium-bodied and dry, this wine is present on the palate. In terms of flavours, it has lemon and pomelo notes with gentle wood and saline notes coming through.

Tasted Aug 2020.

Pair with herbed-crusted chicken or with fried zucchini.
Colette Martin rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review:

Refreshing aromas of citrus and ripe peach with mineral undertones. The aromas carry nicely onto the palate with great acidity, crisp mouthfeel and a longer than expected finish with hints of cedar. A complex wine that would pair well with a creamy pasta.
Courtney Flood rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review:

Very dry, mouth watering sauvignon blanc. Lemon, lime, fresh cut parsley. Perfect seafood wine.

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