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Matua Valley Paretai Sauvignon Blanc 2004

Wairau Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New ZealandParetai means riverbank in Maori but you can smell ocean seaweed on the nose mixed with smoky bell pepper, canned asparagus, grapefruit, green apple aromas with a touch of passion leaf. Rich, round, succulent and juicy entry with spicy, smoky, canned asparagus, grapefruit juice, mineral and passion fruit flavours with a gooseberry, guava finish. Top quality here.Tasted: 30 April 2005Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$31.99750mlSpecialty
Producer: Matua Valley WinesDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits
Grape: Sauvignon BlancCSPC: 278556UPC: 9415305170036