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Brancott Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Brancott Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2008


Brancott Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2008


Sauvignon Blanc

from Marlborough, New Zealand

white wine
screw cap wine
Wine Spectator 92 point ratingWine Spectator 92 point rating
Wine Enthusiast 89 point ratingWine Enthusiast 89 point rating
ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2007
Wine Enthusiast 2007 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 88 point ratingWine Enthusiast 2007 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 88 point rating
2006
Wine Enthusiast 2006 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 90 point ratingWine Enthusiast 2006 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 90 point rating
2005
Wine Enthusiast 2005 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 90 point ratingWine Enthusiast 2005 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 90 point rating
2002
Wine Spectator 2002 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 90 point ratingWine Spectator 2002 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 90 point rating
2001
Wine Spectator 2001 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 91 point ratingWine Spectator 2001 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 91 point rating
2000
Wine Spectator 2000 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 90 point ratingWine Spectator 2000 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 90 point rating
Wine Enthusiast 2000 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 88 point ratingWine Enthusiast 2000 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 88 point rating
International Wine Cellar 2000 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 85 point ratingInternational Wine Cellar 2000 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 85 point rating
1999
Wine Spectator 1999 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 88 point ratingWine Spectator 1999 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 88 point rating
1998
Wine Spectator 1998 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 88 point ratingWine Spectator 1998 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 88 point rating
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winemaker's notes:

#28 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2009

The wine is light straw in color with green highlights. Aromas of ripe capsicum, gooseberry and grapefruit dominate with tropical fruit notes apparent. This wine displays full fruit intensity. The ripe capsicum flavors meld well with the gooseberry and supporting mango and passionfruit flavors. A well balanced wine showing the lively, crisp acidity associated with this style.

This wine can be matched with grilled oysters, barbecued prawns or salmon as well as poached white fi sh with fresh green salads containing parsley, pepper or lemon. Mediterranean and Turkish dishes with hummus, olives and feta will also match well. Though made to drink while it is young and vivacious, this wine may be cellared for up to three years to develop further complexity.

critical acclaim:

"Carves a path right down the center of Marlborough’s stylistic fairway, featuring hints of bell pepper, stone fruit and wet-stone minerality. It’s medium in body, with flavors of nectarine, herbal flourishes and a dry, stony finish. Drink now. "

89 Points

Wine Enthusiast

" This is crisp, offering a lively mouthful of peach-accented grapefruit and mineral flavors, all hanging on effortlessly through the long, graceful finish."

92 Points

Wine Spectator

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number of reviews: 1
number of lists: 3
1 out of 1 people would buy this wine again.
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Pair With:
La ke, an d, Wa lleye, Gr ouper, Gr illed, Pe rch, Ta il, Ye llow
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  The Best of the 2008 Sauvignon Blancs - 9/1/2009
I would buy this wine again
We are into our third case this year. It's more refreshing than my other favorites Duckhorn, Cloudy Bay, Craggy Range or Kim Crawford.

Tasting Tags
taste refreshing extra creates tastes Citrus blend Unique
 
Food Pairing Tags
Lake Walleye Grouper Tail Yellow Grilled Perch
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