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Shepherds Ridge 2005 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough

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2005

Avg. Rating: 85.3/100 (3 Reviews)
Winery: Shepherds Ridge Wine Estate
Vintage: 2005
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Country: New Zealand
Region: Marlborough
Retail Price: $$ 11.99 USD
Created by: 12pack
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Shepherds Ridge 2005 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
(over 2 years ago) buddy icon 12pack 82.0/100
This is a good, fun wine. The taste is very clean and full of lime, and even though it is very tart, it isn't the type of acidity that makes your mouth work overtime to neutralize it. I would probably give this 3.5 stars; Wine Spectator gave it a 91.

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Shepherds Ridge 2005 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
(9 months ago) buddy icon panagiurishte 84.0/100
This is a full-bodied wine, which doesn't happen very often with Sauvignon Blanc. Screw cap instead of a cork is off-putting as usual. Color is more yellowish than expected, and ripe fruits, such as peach and apricot dominate the nose, instead of expected citrus. Somewhat sweet palate with vanilla and ripe gooseberry notes. Very unusual Sauvignon Blanc, thus worth trying to satisfy your curiosity, a bit pricey though.

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Shepherds Ridge 2005 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
(4 months ago) buddy icon dalecruse 90.0/100
Damn tasty, with tons of upfront fruit. Tart. Unfortunately the finish disappears too quickly, preventing it from scoring higher. I like this one.

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