Smith & Sheth Sauvignon Blanc Wairau Valley "Cru" 2019

Sauvignon Blanc from Wellington/Wairarapa, New Zealand
V 94
JS 93
13.0% ABV
Item # 702605

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94 points Rebecca Gibb, MW (Vinous): "There's a delectable creaminess and rich weightiness to this Sauvignon Blanc. The label states that it hails from old vines; at an average 25 years, they are indeed pretty old in a very new, New World wine country. This isn't a huge fruit salad of Marlborough Savvy aromas; it's much more nuanced, offering subtle violets, nectarines and apple skin that dare I say has a whiff of the Loire. While still fresh, the acid is rather gentler than you'd expect - potentially an expression of this ripe vintage. An excellent showing. Drink: 2020-2023. (Nov 2020)"

93 points James Suckling: "A fresh nose with cut grass, bright fresh herbs and a lime-citrus core, as well as more tropical notes, such as green passion fruit and mango. The palate is framed by fresh, piercing acidity that carries lime and green mango flavors long and fresh. Drink now. Screw cap. (3/5/21)"

Producer notes: "Wonderful aromatics of yellow flowers, lime, and a warm summer meadow. Lovely delicious palate brimming with nectarine, fresh lime, and hints of ripe nectarine and gooseberry finishing with a lovely long feel of the stony soils and refreshing acidity."
94 points Rebecca Gibb, MW (Vinous): "There's a delectable creaminess and rich weightiness to this Sauvignon Blanc. The label states that it hails from old vines; at an average 25 years, they are indeed pretty old in a very new, New World wine country. This isn't a huge fruit salad of Marlborough Savvy aromas; it's much more nuanced, offering subtle violets, nectarines and apple skin that dare I say has a whiff of the Loire. While still fresh, the acid is rather gentler than you'd expect - potentially an expression of this ripe vintage. An excellent showing. Drink: 2020-2023. (Nov 2020)"

93 points James Suckling: "A fresh nose with cut grass, bright fresh herbs and a lime-citrus core, as well as more tropical notes, such as green passion fruit and mango. The palate is framed by fresh, piercing acidity that carries lime and green mango flavors long and fresh. Drink now. Screw cap. (3/5/21)"

Producer notes: "Wonderful aromatics of yellow flowers, lime, and a warm summer meadow. Lovely delicious palate brimming with nectarine, fresh lime, and hints of ripe nectarine and gooseberry finishing with a lovely long feel of the stony soils and refreshing acidity."
Product SKU 702605
Producer Smith & Sheth
Country New Zealand
Region Wellington/Wairarapa
Varietal Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage 2019
Size 750ml
Color White
ABV 13.0%
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