THE CROSSINGS SAUVIGNON BLANC - 2004

This lively Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand's famed Marlborough region is a mix of fruit from three vineyards on the northern bank of the Awatere River. This is the third vintage for The Crossings and the first which has included grapes from the Willow Flat Vineyard.

TASTING NOTES:

Vibrant, faded yellow in color with light green highlights reminiscent of unripe fruit. The nose of this wine has a distinct vegetable edge. Lots of zippy acidity with flavors of honeydew, watermelon, lime and a nutmeg-like spice. There are actually two finishes to this wine which is incredibly complex for Sauvignon Blanc. The first one is that of tart apple (almost like Sweet Tarts) that seems to go on and on for a good 30 seconds. It is followed up by soft vanilla notes that emerge out of nowhere.

SCORE & RECOMMENDATION:

90 PTS
Complex, fascinating Sauvignon Blanc with highly distinct and unique flavors. Wonderful offering at an outstanding price of around $12 a bottle. Phenomenal effort that outshines some of the better known and regarded SB wines from New Zealand.