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Dan Shel

16 wines • 0 followers • 1 following

Lobster Reef Wines

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022

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Dan Shel

Dan Shel

7.9

We had to average this one out. The smell and first sip, we were debating on not having any more. Then the after taste was pretty nice. That made the second sip better. By the end of the first bottle we were like, “this is pretty good.” We happened to have a second bottle, which we enjoyed the whole thing. So this one had a progressive score, started out at a 7.2, ended at an 8.4. — 3 months ago

Brokenwood

Brycefield/Belford Vineyards Sémillon 2023

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Dan Shel

Dan Shel

8.0

Not the best, not the worst. Ok to have in the rotation when it’s on sale. — a year ago

Southern Right

Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Pinotage

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Dan Shel

Dan Shel

9.2

Finally found something we like more than Wairau River. Flavor is very simular, but Zynsy-pops-alot thinks it’s easier to drink. I agreed. — 2 years ago

Diablo

Crystal Curico Valley Sauvignon Blanc

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Dan Shel

Dan Shel

6.5

Zynsywynsy and I don’t want to say this is a bad wine. With that said we really didn’t like it. It tasted way more like a juice than a wine. Was not our vibe. She also had a mineral after taste, which is never good. — 4 months ago

Villa Maria

Private Bin Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2023

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Dan Shel

Dan Shel

9.5

This is definitely one of Zynsy-wynsy and my favorite wines so far. Has a subtle sweetness that adds to what we like most about other SBs like Wairau and Southern Right. Only reason this doesn’t get higher than a 9.5 is that there are still so many to try and I’m sure there’s room to grow. — a year ago

Dashwood

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

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Dan Shel

Dan Shel

9.0

Tastes a lot like Wairau River, which is our favorite so far. This one is slightly sweeter. Also a good but cheaper. Zyn says, “definitely keep it in the mix.” — 2 years ago

Arani

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

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Dan Shel

Dan Shel

7.5

It gets better the more you drink. Zynso says it’s a good cheap bottle to open after having a few. — a year ago

Mohua Wines

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

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Dan Shel

Dan Shel

8.9

Good wine, Zyns-a-nator said it’s about as good as Wairau River, but just a different flavor overall that she prefers less. — a year ago

Allan Scott

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

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Dan Shel

Dan Shel

6.8

Zynsinator and I both said at the same, “we don’t need this one again.” — a year ago

Nautilus Estate

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022

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Dan Shel

Dan Shel

8.5

Reminds us of the Wairau River we like, however it has a hint of earthiness, which neither Zynsywinsy or myself care for. Still easy drinking though. — 2 years ago