Cost: $19.99 CI (Cayman Islands)
Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Category: White Wine
Location Tortuga, Cayman Islands
Country: New Zealand
Region: Waihopai River, Marlborough
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Marisco Vineyards
Alcohol: 13% Alcohol/Vol.
A rich Sauv Blanc at a great price, truly delightful, this one can compete with the best
Description: Straw in colour with a medium+ intense nose. This wine features lime, passionfruit, kiwi, pink grapefruit, gooseberry, peach, seaweed and honeydew melon. Medium body with good acidity and a long length.
Negatives: None
Interesting Note: Check out their winemaker’s web site; http://www.thened.co.nz
Drink now or in the next year on its own or pair it with seared pork loin in mint sauce.
Tasted: 11 June 2015
Best Buy
Score: 9.5/10, Value: 10/10, Total: 19.5/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4.5+