Barker’s Marque 2007 Arona Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)

Country: New Zealand

Province: Marlborough

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Variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Winery: Barker’s Marque

Points: 85

Taster: Joe Czerwinski

Shows plenty of weight on the palate, but also an overall lack of intensity to its slightly vegetal—green pea—flavors. Still, there’s enough passion fruit and grapefruit to provide a sense of balance and a crisp, clean finish.