Giesen, August 1888 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, 2012

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Tasted by: Melanie Brown, Bob Campbell MW, Cameron Douglas MS
(at Decanter's August 2017 New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Panel Tasting, 20 Apr 2017)
Drinking Window: 2017 - 2020
Pineapple, cream, flint, minerals give the palate a smorgasbord of flavour. There’s great acid and citrus showing remarkable freshness.
Producer
Giesen
Brand
August 1888 Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage
2012
Wine Type
Still
Colour
White
Country
New Zealand
Region
Marlborough
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
14.50%
Body
Light
Oak
Oaked
Grapes
100% Sauvignon Blanc