Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
90
/100
Reviews
19
professional
Vintages
1
2010
Other
90/100
Sauvignon Blanc
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90.4
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92
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Taster #5416
· Apr 23, 2023
88/100
Clear light yellow. Fresh stone fruit and lime nose. Dry lemon-lime flavours and a light dry finish. In very good condition after over a decade in bottle.
2010 vintage
Taster #1730
· Apr 20, 2023
A youthful bottle in great shape, likely due to it having a DIAM cork.
2010 vintage
Taster #8514
· Apr 30, 2022
Definitely thinning out and not as fruitful as I remembered
2010 vintage
Taster #3034
· Apr 20, 2020
This is still a very enjoyable wine if you like aged white Bordeaux, especially from a QPR perspective. I was separated from my storage for 5 years, otherwise I probably wouldn't have any left, but it was a very pleasant surprise. For the first hour or so the nose was pungent, lots of beeswax, and a little worrisome. But the mouthwatering acidity convinced me to give it a chance. An hour later I'm wishing I had a case left rather …
2010 vintage
Taster #8514
· Feb 6, 2019
Holding up very well at this point. Pleasure to consume last night.
2010 vintage
Taster #7731
· Sep 29, 2018
90/100
Initially the fruit was a little muddled, and I couldn't find clarity with this wine. But after 30 minutes, the wine showed more focus. A good example of a Sauvignon Blanc, this was all lemon and grass. With all of its power, I would say that it could used more of an elegant touch. But you can't deny the fantastic QPR that these wines deliver.
2010 vintage
Taster #2682
· Mar 12, 2018
91/100
Nose of white flowers, nectarine, lemon custard and grass. All well integrated with subtle oak on the palate. Leads to a long finish, dry finish. Beautifully mature and well balanced acidity. Served with flounder.
2010 vintage
Taster #4632
· Feb 21, 2017
90/100
Lemon, melon and green onion notes with a touch of bread. A step up from last time I tried - more complexity and balance.
2010 vintage
Taster #5637
· Oct 20, 2016
90/100
Held this one back for a while to see if it improved with additional aging or not. I didn't seem to change which is better than degrade. Nice bargain bottle. Pleasant enough with enough acid to make it somewhat distinctive and a cut about most of the New Zealand competitors in this price range.
2010 vintage
Taster #7424
· Aug 3, 2016
91/100
I finally got around to my other bottle (see tasting note 05/12/14), once again, very good. Grass and lemon/lime prominent.
2010 vintage
Taster #8502
· Mar 23, 2016
91/100
Similar previous notes with the exception of a bitter twinge of unintegrated oak on the finish. Great with cheeses and salumi.
2010 vintage
Taster #8061
· Jan 15, 2016
91/100
Soft and delicious with leftover smoked salmon pasta.
2010 vintage
Taster #1944
· Dec 18, 2015
Initially didn't care for it. Almost thought it had turned. Left in fridge overnight. 24 hours later, it's really developed complexity. This is an ager.
2010 vintage
Taster #8061
· Nov 9, 2015
91/100
More than a year since having the last bottle. This wine has taken on a slightly darker (tannish) appearance and developed brown sugar notes--most likely from the oak used. Very nice IMHO. Still lots of acidity that will sustain it for a few more years.
2010 vintage
Taster #9038
· Oct 22, 2015
91/100
Beautiful citrus, mixed with a bit of orange rind, lemon, leather, and hints of mushrooms. Able to stand up to quite acidic foods for a substantial amount of time. Lovely wine. Quite enjoyable. Great QPR!
2010 vintage
Taster #8502
· Sep 4, 2015
92/100
Really nice nose of citrus flowers, chives, kiwi, and fresh cut hay. On the palate, lush with lychee, lemongrass, grapefruit, and chive. Creamy mouthfeel with a nice saline element. Longish finish with nice balance. I would be drinking these over the next 2-3 years, they are ready to go.
2010 vintage
Taster #2682
· Aug 14, 2015
91/100
Aromas of white flowers, nectarine, melon, pear and lemon. Melon, pear, stone fruit, citrus, toasted oak and mineral on the palate. Leads to a very long, soft, dry finish. Excellent mineral character and acidic balance. Paired with grilled shrimp and coconut, mango rice.
2010 vintage
Taster #9454
· Jul 19, 2015
90/100
This wine is holding up well. Complex nose with slight oxidative elements. Good acidity, lemon, lime, smooth and rich back end. Excellent.
2010 vintage
Taster #8308
· Jun 14, 2015
90/100
Party
2010 vintage
Taster #8308
· May 26, 2015
For a party
2010 vintage
Taster #2682
· Mar 1, 2015
91/100
Aromas of nectarine, pear, lemon and lime. Stonefruit, apple, lemon, lime, crème brûlée and toasted oak on the palate. Leads to a long, crisp dry finish. Good acidic balance and mineral character. Once again an excellent QPR. Paired with grilled chicken with spinach and feta cheese.
2010 vintage
Taster #0925
· Jan 3, 2015
90/100
more balanced with a little time in the bottle and it is drinking very well right now. Floral nose, austere palate. Medium finish.
2010 vintage
Taster #8624
· Dec 13, 2014
90/100
Lemon, orange blossom, minerality, tastes like it has a little semillon in it.
2010 vintage
Taster #4383
· Oct 29, 2014
88/100
Somewhat tart with moments of sweet lemon-apricot; light with some balance.
2010 vintage
Taster #8216
· Oct 11, 2014
92/100
A little age has made this an even more compelling wine, with lean pear and lemon fruit, plenty of minerality and acidity, and a surprising creamy texture I associate more with Semillon than SB (of which this is 100%). Wish I had more of this vintage.
2010 vintage