Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2012
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This versatile wine can be served with summer salads, or char-grilled artichokes; oysters; grilled line fish and shellfish; calamari; smoked salmon; seafood paella; chicken à la king; and ovenbaked goat's milk cheese.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2012 Sauvignon Blanc is blended with 8% Semillon and sees extended lees contact in barrel. It has plenty of green pepper, nettle and asparagus scents on the nose that has plenty of personality too. The palate is well-balanced with gooseberry and asparagus on the entry, a fine line of acidity and a slightly phenolic finish that just needs a little more tension. Otherwise, this is a fine Sauvignon Blanc.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
Subtle, fine and clearly varietal, this one asks to be served with delicious and savory shellfish dish. The 2012 Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc is medium straw to light yellow in color; shows a well-developed set of aromas, pretty good, some dried herbs, medium depth; dry, nice acidity, well balanced; dried herbs in the flavors; medium finish. A solid choice with a savory, shellfish dish. (Tasted: June 22, 2015, San Francisco, CA)
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