90 points in the Wine Spectator: "Vivid, refreshing and brimming with lime-accented pear, star fruit and light vanilla flavors, lingering nicely on the expressive finish. Drink now. 2,000 cases imported" (04/09) A Best Buy, Wine & Spirits: "This wine's zesty grapefruit and passionfruit flavors emphasize the fresh, citrusy side of Sauvignon. A little light in the aroma and finish, this makes a good aperitif with any raw shellfish." (10/09) Meyer lemon, tangerine, lime zest, papaya and pineapple. A veritable cocktail of fruit flavors, but fortunately the Dashwood never tastes like fruit cocktail. Nor is it overwhelmed with the grassy, herbal flavors that sometimes plague the value wines of New Zealand. This wine has lovely delineation of flavors ranging from the citrus to the tropical, but it never becomes cloying or overbearing. The Kim Crawford SB may currently hold the crown as our best-selling Kiwi wine, but for less money (and, I feel, better quality) the Dashwood should easily knock it from its throne.. All this and a terrific review in the Wine Spectator and you have our best bargain in Sauvignon Blanc this year. (Keith Mabry, K&L Hollywood)
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2008 Sherwood Pinot Noir Marlborough $14.99
2009 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough $12.99
2009 Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough $8.99
2007 Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay New Zealand (Elsewhere $30) $19.99
2008 Southern Lights Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough $7.99
