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Matahiwi Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Tasted:	19 Oct 2015 (age 1 year)
Name:	Matahiwi Estate Sauvignon Blanc (474)
Variety:	Sauvignon Blanc (15)
Year:	2014
Producer:	Matahiwi Estate
Region:	Wairarapa
Rating:	good-
Web Site:	Not available

The colour was a clear, fairly pale yellow straw. The bouquet had strong sharp citrus grassy capsicum. There was intense citrus lime fruit, and a crisp dry acid finish. This wine had clean dry varietal characters. It won gold in the 2015 NW wine awards.

Note 1 I am not really a wine expert (just an enthusiastic amateur), so please don't take my recommendations as anything more than a rough guide to these wines. I can take no responsibility if you buy a lot, on my recommendation, and then regret it!

Note 2 You may not agree with my evaluation of these wines as a lot of this is quite subjective. I tend to put a lot of emphasis on complexity and intense characteristic flavours and bouquet, so if you disagree you might just have different priorities.