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2005 Brancott Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc "B"
Vineyard: Brancott
Price: $14.40- $31.99
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Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Style: White
Region: New Zealand
Other Vintages: 2008 2007 2006 2004 2003 2002 2001
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WINEMAKER'S NOTE
Through careful vineyard selection and hand-crafted winemaking, this Sauvignon Blanc is Brancott's finest expression of Marlborough’s most famous variety. This wine shows vibrant fruit flavors, a hint of barrel fermentation and a complex, concentrated palate. Color: Pale straw with green hints. Aromas: Lifted capsicum and fresh herb aromas, coupled with intense, ripe stone fruit. Palate: The palate shows rich, concentrated fruit flavors with tropical fruits as well as an underlying fresh herb ...
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  • Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wines
    Rating: 86/100 - As reviewed by Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wines on Mar-06
  • Wine Spectator
    Rating: 81/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 04/30/07
  • Wine Enthusiast
    Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Wine Enthusiast
  • Vintage Chart
    Rating for New Zealand: 85 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: drink now<br/>
User Tasting Note
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Pungent fermentation aroma. Strong chemical and oaky taste.