89 2008 Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough (N.Zealand) 1/24/10 ($13)
13% alc
Color: Medium silver yellow. (3.0) Bouquet: Grapefruit and pear with grass and mineral. Nice concentration. (3.0) Body: Light heavyweight with excellent fruit and acidity. Coats mouth nicely. (3.0) Flavor: Parallels bouquet with even more richness. (3.0) Finish: Parallels flavor, but more simple and less charming. (2.5)
Overall: A very good NZ Sauvignon with clean, concentrated flavors. It would be excellent if it had just a little more complexity. (14.5)
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