Kim Crawford

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

8.9

From Costco, and perhaps their best wine currently on the shelf. Zesty undertones to rich tree fruits, and perhaps stone fruit presence. Could drink this all day. — 3 months ago

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Kenneth Volk

Sierra Madre Vineyards Pinot Noir 2009

Marvin Velazquez

9.0

Smooth but hints of somewhat of an odd taste — 6 years ago

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Loveblock

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Randy Fuller

9.1

The 2018 Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc comes from the hilltops above Marlborough’s Awatere Valley. It shows 12.5% abv and sells for $22. Erica Crawford says, “New Zealand’s signature varietal tends to be bold and big,” thanks in no small part to her husband. This wine, she says, “focuses on texture rather than enhanced aromatics.” It went through 25% malolactic fermentation in order to soften the wine. Sure enough, it’s tamer and fruitier on the nose than their previous efforts. The minerals are still there, but the sometimes overwhelming greenness is replaced by a great fruit flavor. The 2017 vintage is a little grassier on the nose and palate, but still mild in comparison to the earlier profile. — 7 years ago

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