The term \u2018Marlborough Sauv Blanc\u2019 has become synonymous with tropical fruit nose, gooseberry and nectarine flavours on the palate and a crisp, clean finish. But while the basics are always the same, there is little doubt that like most things in life, you only get what you pay for!<\/p>\n
A classic example is the Brancott Estate 2010 Sauv Blanc which is made by New Zealand\u2019s largest wine producer and was previously marketed under the \u201cMontana\u201d label. It has the typical Marlborough nose, some nice gooseberry tang, but the normal \u201czing\u201d just isn\u2019t there.<\/p>\n
The most striking feature of the wine is the relative dullness of the fruit across the palate. While there\u2019s a touch of acid at the end, the balance just isn\u2019t quite right.<\/p>\n
Of course, at only $10-$12 a bottle, you can\u2019t expect a \u201c95 pointer\u201d, but there is definitely better value out there.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The term \u2018Marlborough Sauv Blanc\u2019 has become synonymous with tropical fruit nose, gooseberry and nectarine flavours on the palate and a crisp, clean finish. But while the basics are always the same, there is little doubt that like most things in life, you only get what you pay for! A classic example is the Brancott…
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