From the best district for Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand. Very pale lime in colour; with a grassy, green pepper, asparagus nose; medium-bodied, dry, gooseberry and elderberry flavours.
Food match: seafood; goat cheese
Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc, 2012, New Zealand, $18.95. LCBO #308288
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