Reviews & Ratings

2013 Fire Road Sauvignon Blanc "Marlborough"

Winery: Fire Road

Vintage: 2013

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Marlborough"

Wine Category: Sauvignon Blanc

Grape blend: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Marlborough

State or country: New Zealand

Price: $14

Cases produced: 35,000

KWG Score: 89.6 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: August 13, 2014

Wine Review: This straw colored Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand is a very good value wine. It opens with a very fragrant yellow grapefruit and tangerine like bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, nicely acidic, mouthwatering and crisp. The flavor profile is a tart ripe yellow grapefruit with hints notes of integrated minerality. I also detected hints of white pepper and tangerine. The finish is dry and its acidity and flavors linger for quite a while. This wine would pair nicely with popcorn shrimp. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: A lifted nose showing aromas of passion fruit, white peach and kiwi fruit with refreshing herbal and mineral notes. Light-bodied and refreshing with typical Marlborough flavours of passion fruit, gooseberry and grapefruit. A pleasing herbaceous thread leads to a long lingering finish. An ideal wine with seafood or chicken dishes and fresh summer salads.

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