Craggy Range 'Old Renwick' Marlbourough Sauvignon Blanc 2010
Very pale colour with tinges of green. Vibrant aromas of lime, herbs, gooseberry and steel. The palate is linear and concentrated with bright herb and lime characters, supported by a slatey wet stone texture and lively natural acidity. The wine finishes long and dry.
As
with most Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, this wine can be matched with
most seafood and salads, and drunk within 2-3 years of vintage.
91 Points, 4 Stars (2009 vintage)
“Fresh, gooseberry-driven flavours of this pure and powerful wine
impress me greatly but its rich, mouth feel and ethereal texture are its
star features. Bone-dry but with soft (by "soft" I mean not hard,
"ethereal" might be a better word) acidity giving the wine spine and
structure. A very successful vintage from a star producer of Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc. This is a seriously good food wine that benefits from
decanting for at least 30 minutes - the wine builds spectacularly in the
glass.”
- Bob Campbell MW, Gourmet Traveller Wine, March 2010.