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Sugar Loaf Sauvignon Blanc 2017

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There are 3 user submitted reviews for this wine.

Lise Charest Gagne rated this wine as 93/100 with the following review:

Such a stand out example of a delicious Sauvignon Blanc from the Sauvignon Blanc Capital of the world. Bold, creamy passion fruit and ripe pear aromas hit you in the face followed by some clean herbaceous notes. No cat pee resides here, expect a nice round wine with good backbone! Medium body and tastes like ripe white grapefruit, unripe green kiwi and salinity. The finish has clean acidity boasting lime zest. Wow I met my new love!
Christian Marcoux rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Aromatic bomb from Marlborough, New Zealand, the Sugar Loaf Handcrafted Wine, Sauvignon Blanc 2017, reveals amazing aromas of passion fruit, kiwi, lemon, grass, asparagus, saline and fresh bread. Medium-bodied with a tropical fruit finish, the wine shows maturity and structure, typical of a New-Zealand wine. Flavors of green apple, lime, apple blossom, lemon grass, salt and chalk. Enjoy!
Lynn van der Linde rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Brilliant Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, boasting aromas of grapefruit and freshly cut grass, carrying through into a zippy lime finish. Crisp mouth feel, perfect for complimenting creamy textured cheeses or arugula salads.
Tasted February 2019.




Natalie's Review

Sugar Loaf Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A medium-bodied Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, South Island, Sugar Loaf (2017) produced by a family-owned winery in the heart of Marlborough's Rapaura region. Vibrant with less than 2 g/l residual sugar, this is a bone-dry Sauvignon Blanc, mouth-watering with herbal, grassy, grapefruit flavours and finishing with light tropical notes. Chill and enjoy now with grilled seafood dishes. Drink: 2019-2021. 410001 12.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. February 28, 2019 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine  Full Review

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