Matua Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2005 Marlborough

Pale straw-yellow. Vibrant NZ nose (cat-piss) and melon.

Fullish in the mouth with great citrus/melon fruit and minerally/acid thrust. My wife suggested a tad of RS, and I think she's right. But this (if true) just adds to the fruit impression and mid-palate, with little, really nothing, sacrificed in mineral cut.
Very long, chewy, minerally/mango finish.


Killer and very satisfying.

$12? Great deal. Screwcap.