2012 Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc
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The 2012 Sauvignon Blanc offers a great intensity of fresh mangetout, young asparagus and grassy notes with an underlying current of lemon juice and green apple aromas. Medium-bodied with a good amount of expressive herbals and citrus flavors, it has a lively line of acid carrying it through to a long finish. Drink it now to 2015. Importer: Old Bridge Cellars, 703 Jefferson Street, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 258-9552
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Very pale, bright silver-yellow color. Aromas of citrus peel, high-pitched spices and dusty peppery herbs. Pliant, easygoing and ripe, showing moderate intensity and depth to its flavors of grapefruit pith, green melon, tarragon and pepper. Boasts good weight in the mouth and finishes with good length.
Oh dear, I can smell asparagus. Not as racy as the last vintage. It's fine and it has more depth than most Marlborough Sauvignons but a little bit sickly. I'd like a little more raciness. (JR)