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87
Scores are assigned on a 100-point scale and reflect a wine's overall quality, but don't consider price.
80 to 84 good
85 to 89 very good
90 to 94 excellent
95 to 100 outstanding
This 2006 sauvignon blanc shows New Zealand characteristics, including a blast of tangerine, grapefruit and passion fruit, with a sweaty note. This wine is refreshing, crisp and almost tart. It is solid, with very good length.
- Price:
- $12.15
- Type:
- White
- Varietal:
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Vintage:
- 2006
- Region:
- Rapel Valley
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