2011 Ti Point Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
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Tasting note: Fresh, crisp and pure Sauvignon Blanc with steely acidity. Green capsicum, citrus, gooseberry and mineral flavours. Light, tight and tangy. (01-Oct-2011) [Bob Campbell]
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Average: $13
From: $8 To: $19
| Critic | Score |
| Bob Campbell | 83/100 |
Sauvignon Blanc is a white wine grape variety from western France which is now successfully grown in emerging and established wine regions all over the world. While the grape may be more readily associated with the Loire Valley (for its pivotal role in Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume), it is more likely to have originated from Bordeaux, where it is typically blended with Semillon.
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Marlborough wine region
Marlborough is by far New Zealand's most important wine region, in terms of both production and area under vine. It is located at the north-eastern tip of the South Island. It stretches from the small port town of Picton in the Marlborough Sounds to the east-coast town of Kaikoura. The long, straight Wairau Valley has the most extensive plantings of vines, and the entire region had 58,300 acres (23,600ha) of land planted with grapes in 2010. This young wine region has won worldwide acclaim for its Sauvignon Blanc.
Marlborough is one of New Zealand’s sunniest, driest areas. Plenty of sunshine, with cool nights and a long growing season helps to promote the vibrant fruit fla ... more
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South Island - New Zealand wine region
The South Island of New Zealand (Te Wai Pounamu in the Maori language) is slightly larger, and much more sparsely populated, than the country's North Island.
Located in the western Pacific Ocean, the island lies at a ... more
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