The Crossings
Sauvignon Blanc 2007
Marlborough, New Zealand
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Bright with a pale yellow/green hue.Powerful aromas of passion fruit and tropical notes. Melon and stone fruit flavours are underpinned on a complex palate by a zesty acidity and the classic Awatere flinty mineral spine.
89, Wine Spectator
Zingy style has lively lime and grapefruit flavors at the center, picking up a green apple note as the finish lingers.
89, Robert Francis
Good solid aromatics to this wine with the usual New Zealand pungency on the nose. There are nice leafy, lime, grapefruit and stone fruit on the nose. The wine smells crisp, dry, and fresh with the slighest touch of some floral characteristics in the background.
On the palate there are loads of limes, grapefruits, stone fruit and melon. The fruit is ripe, crisp and totally palate cleansing. With the limes and grapefruits following through right to the finish. There is really nice mouthfeel, balance and acidity to this wine.
Overall I really liked this wine, one which is hugely popular with a number of my friends. It is clear to see why ! It shows as well that New Zealand can do different things whether it be the teeth shattering pea/asparagus/grassy combinations or the more tropical fruit/stone fruit combination there is a sauvignon blanc for everyone !
