Rating 88
Style White
Variety
Vintage 2017
Appellation
New Zealand
ABV 13%
Price $18.00  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2019-05-30

Perfect For

Host/Hostess Gifting, Sipping Without Food, Summer Sipping

Drink If You Like

Sauvignon Blanc, Verdejo , Viura / Macabeo

Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Review

This wine has a nice verve to it that balances the intensity of this area’s style. On the nose gooseberries and jalapeño greet you, along with some white pepper and green apple. The palate is lean, with all notes carrying over, and is balanced by bracing acidity amplifying the aromas. It’s a nice example of how this style can be balanced.

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Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc 2017
This wine has a nice verve to it that balances the intensity of this area’s style. On the nose gooseberries and jalapeño greet you, along with some white pepper and green apple. The palate is lean, with all notes carrying over, and is balanced by bracing acidity amplifying the aromas. It’s a nice example of how this style can be balanced.

Reviewed On: 05-30-2019
88
POINTS
Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc 2017
This wine has a nice verve to it that balances the intensity of this area’s style. On the nose gooseberries and jalapeño greet you, along with some white pepper and green apple. The palate is lean, with all notes carrying over, and is balanced by bracing acidity amplifying the aromas. It’s a nice example of how this style can be balanced.

Reviewed On: 05-30-2019