A fresh, verdant Sauvignon Blanc with a fantastic price tag.
Aromas of nettle, grass clippings and gooseberry, green papaya and passionfruit with a whiff of jalapeno. There is a hint of sweetness on the palate and it is not a shy wine - it's loaded flavours of nettle, snap peas and citrus peel that linger through the finish.
A very affordable crowd-pleaser.
©copyright 2010 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - September 7th, 2010

Fresh!
Aromas of green apple and citrus with hints of jalapeno, sweet herbs and flinty mineral notes. The palate is tart and clean, the flavours echo its aromas, layering fresh apple and green fruit/herbal flavours.
Very good value in a NZ Sauvignon Blanc!
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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 7th, 2010

It seems to me that all of the Gehringer Rieslings are great value, but this Private Reserve at only $15 is not only my favorite of the trio but is an excellent value.
The aromas in this one are quite taut - mineral, vibrant citrus and green apple with a hint of apricot. The palate is an echo of tart fruit - snappy green apple and citrus peel with honey. It is a very dry style with bracing acidity and a long crisp finish that will pair well with light fish dishes.
©copyright 2010 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - August 20th, 2010

The punchbowl vineyard called Pewsey Vale is located far above the Barossa Valley Floor in Eden Valley. Standing on the lip of this wonderful hidden oasis and scanning its undulating rows of vines I wondered just how Joseph Gilbert stumbled upon it in 1847 and had the foresight to plant vines on this revered site. Thankfully he did and today Pewsey Vale still produces fantastic wines like this taut, fragrant Riesling. When you dive in, it offers aromas of lemon marmalade and honeysuckle with soft talc and mineral notes. On the palate, it is a mouth-watering liquid with lemon drop and honey flavours, the finish is long, pristine and bright.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - August 20th, 2010

Well, it dosen't get much fresher than this...
A bouquet of sweet grass clippings, nettle, passionfruit and golden kiwi, citrus and mineral notes. A lovely (bordering on slick) texture, tangy, lively and chock full of fruit with layers of sweet pea shoots, jalapeno and citrus and a long, zesty finish.
Delish.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - July 29th, 2010

Great value!
Expect verdant grassy notes with passionfruit, juicy citrus and a hint of peach. The palate is tart, crisp and fresh, a mix of tropical and citrus fruit flavours spiked with jalapeno and culminating in a mouthwatering finish. Pair with fresh fish, greens tossed in vinagrette or goat cheese.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - July 26th, 2010

This fun new Aussie blonde is a zippy (not dippy) blend of Riesling, Chenin Blanc and Semillon from Barossa wiith 14% Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc.
Expect to be enticed by bright citrus, spring blossoms and lime peel aromas with a hint of white nectarine. The palate is snappy, literally lip-smacking. Flavours of citrus dominate, layered with tart stone fruit and mineral flavours that lead into a long clean finish.
If you love Eden Valley Rieslings, this blonde is just your type...
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Wine Scores Reviewed - July 15th, 2010

This limited edition soccer label is a fresh version with lively aromas of peach and golden pineapple, citrus zest, grass clippings, plenty of minerality and a hint of vanilla. The palate is snappy and gently rounded - it is a mouthful of ripe pineapple, sweet herbs, grapefruit and mineral flavours with a nice mouth-watering finish to complete it.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - July 7th, 2010

Very good value!
This fresh, light Sauvignon Blanc has peachy hints with citrus, sweet grass and a hint of vanilla on the nose. The palate has a slightly vivace tickle with nice crisp white fruit and citrus flavours. A simple sipper for the patio or pair with fresh shellfish and summer salads.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - July 7th, 2010

This vibrant French Sauvignon Blanc is less assertive than its Kiwi counterparts. It offers soft and sweet aromas of lemon and tart green apples, honey and mineral tones with just a hint of fresh herbs. It is tart and zesty on the palate with a long mouth-watering finish.
A nice wine to pair with warm chevre salads.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - July 6th, 2010

Great value!
This vibrant and juicy Sauv Blanc presents grapefruit, cut grass, white flowers and sweet herbal tones, minerals and lemon zest. The palate is clean and taut with plenty of bright citric and mineral flavours. A very pleasing and affordable everyday drinking wine or pair it with a fresh greens and chevre salad.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 16th, 2010

Just what you'd expect from a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, plenty of verdant aromas - grass clipings, passionfruit and nettle, kiwi and young pineapple. The palate shows impressive concentration, pristine tropical fruit and citrus with firm minerality. A delicious white, vibrant and juicy with a mouth-watering finish that leaves you wanting more!
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Wine Scores Reviewed - May 3rd, 2010

This very affordable Sauvignon Blanc from California's famous Gallo Family Vineyards will impress you with its all around flavour and value. Obvious grassy and herbal notes with white peaches and citrus aromas. The palate is fresh - it is simple and juicy with herbs and crisp tree fruit flavours. The finish is tart and zesty.
©copyright 2010 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - May 1st, 2010

This crisp, zippy New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc releases obvious grassy and gooseberry aromas with citrus peel, a hint of passionfruit and flinty minerality. Tart fruit and herbal flavours lead the palate followed citrus and gooseberry. Fresh and snappy with a clean finish.
Pair with asparagus and goat cheese crostini or arugula and nettle salads.
©copyright 2010 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - January 19th, 2010