Stoneleigh 2008 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)

Country: New Zealand

Province: Marlborough

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Variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Winery: Stoneleigh

Points: 88

Taster: Joe Czerwinski

The Stoneleigh style traditionally favors ripeness over herbaceousness, and the 2008 holds true to form, offering up grapefruit and nectarine aromas and an appealing blend of citrus and stone-fruit flavors. It’s plump and round, yet finishes fresh. Good as an apéritif or with light dishes.