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Giesen

The August 1888 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

9.29 ratings
9.32 pro ratings
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
Sauvignon Blanc
Cheddar & Gruyere, Tomato-Based, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Goat & Feta Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Salads & Greens, Meaty & Oily Fish, Fruit Desserts, Shellfish

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GiesenMarlborough, South IslandSauvignon Blanc
Top Notes For
Jonathan Udkow

Import & Logistics, CA Sales Manager Pacific Prime WIne

9.4

Wow. I’ve had a lot of kiwi SBs in my day but this wine is completely different. Super elegant on the nose, elderflower and hay on the nose with subtle pear skin and muted grapefruit. Med + / med acid toned down and balanced. Ripe citrus turned down to a 6 and a touch of lees to provide structure. Finish is vibrant, clean and strong on the fruit

Wow. I’ve had a lot of kiwi SBs in my day but this wine is completely different. Super elegant on the nose, elderflower and hay on the nose with subtle pear skin and muted grapefruit. Med + / med acid toned down and balanced. Ripe citrus turned down to a 6 and a touch of lees to provide structure. Finish is vibrant, clean and strong on the fruit

Mar 7th, 2018
Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.3

A very fresh 2012 four NZ years later. Layered, mineral and fine.

A very fresh 2012 four NZ years later. Layered, mineral and fine.

Mar 8th, 2016
Anne Theisen
9.3

Sophisticated. Very minerally, but also smooth. 5 years probably helped.

Sophisticated. Very minerally, but also smooth. 5 years probably helped.

Apr 4th, 2017
Hannah Vickers
9.5

Hands down my favourite Sauv Blanc from Marlborough. Shows the depth and complexity of the region

Hands down my favourite Sauv Blanc from Marlborough. Shows the depth and complexity of the region

Oct 2nd, 2015
Gordon Vickers
9.0

Possibly the most balanced Sauvignon Blanc I've tasted in the last five years.

Possibly the most balanced Sauvignon Blanc I've tasted in the last five years.

Oct 2nd, 2015
Yuriy Spivak
9.0

Yuriy had this 6 years ago

Yuriy had this 6 years ago

Nov 27th, 2017
Reuel Evans
9.4

Reuel had this 7 years ago

Reuel had this 7 years ago

Sep 27th, 2017
Jess
9.3

Jess had this 7 years ago

Jess had this 7 years ago

Nov 12th, 2016
Brian Yao
8.7

Brian had this 9 years ago

Brian had this 9 years ago

Dec 1st, 2014