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Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2015, New Zealand

Kim Crawford Sauv Blanc

Appellation: Marlborough

 

Blend: Sauvignon Blanc

 

Vintage: 2015

 

Tasting note: Very pale yellow. Classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc aromas of lifted citrus, tropical fruit, and crushed herbs. A fresh, juicy wine with vibrant acidity and plenty of weight and length on the palate. Ripe, tropical fruit flavour with passion fruit, melon, and grapefruit.

Niel Joubert Chardonnay 2016, Paarl, South Africa

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Appellation: Paarl

 

Blend: Chardonnay

 

Vintage: 2016

 

Tasting note: Pale with bright yellow reflections. Nose leads with ripe tropical fruit where citrus, melon and pineapple mingle. Hints of vanilla and some floral notes. Lively mouth where the tropical ripe fruit flavours give an impression of sweetness but great acidity gives fine balance. Some stone fruit flavours appear with time in the glass and add complexity. Lively, fruit filled finish.

Brands Laira The Laira Chardonnay 2012, Coonawarra, Australia

Appellation: Coonawarra

 

Blend: Chardonnay

 

Vintage: 2012

 

Tasting note: A rich perfumed nose of creamy white peach and stone fruit aromas backed by the aromatic nuances from the French oak. This fruit driven wine is complex and silky smooth with a fine balanced structure. Fresh white peach is accompanied by a creamy cashew nut character from barrel maturation, which also adds a rounded texture in the mouth. The Laira Chardonnay