Name: Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Colour: White
Country: New Zealand
Region: Marlborough
Year: 2008
Producer: Oyster Bay Wines
Grape Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol: 13%
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Purchase Price: £6.99 (reduced-price offer, Tesco from £9.99)
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Notes:Maker's tasting notes –Pale straw green in colour with brilliant clarity, Oyster Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is zesty and aromatic with lots of lively, penetrating fruit characters. A concentration of tropical and gooseberry flavours with an abundant bouquet, it is a wine that is always crisp, elegant and refreshing.
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Somnambulist's verdict:
Admittedly this one doesn’t qualify in the ‘quality-for-£5-and-under’ hunt, but it snuck into the trolley under the radar anyway, and I’m rather pleased it did. Like a stylish new arrival at an otherwise dreary drinks party, it’s a bit of a head-turner: pale green with glints of gold, gentle honeysuckle on the nose that gives way to gooseberries and rhubarb, but softened by something sweet. You know from the first twinkling moment that there’s bags of character waiting to indulge you.
Admittedly this one doesn’t qualify in the ‘quality-for-£5-and-under’ hunt, but it snuck into the trolley under the radar anyway, and I’m rather pleased it did. Like a stylish new arrival at an otherwise dreary drinks party, it’s a bit of a head-turner: pale green with glints of gold, gentle honeysuckle on the nose that gives way to gooseberries and rhubarb, but softened by something sweet. You know from the first twinkling moment that there’s bags of character waiting to indulge you.
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There’s a flash of acidity – a gooseberry tang and a hint of limes – but it’s subtle and rides well over a sultry, mouth-filling body, almost chewy. Bold and lively, sherbet lemons fizz mischievously around the tongue, daring you to take another sip, and then another. There’s nothing dull about this wine, without being pretentious it’s a wannabe Champagne. It’s not content to sit quietly and waste time with small talk, it wants to get the party started!
There’s a flash of acidity – a gooseberry tang and a hint of limes – but it’s subtle and rides well over a sultry, mouth-filling body, almost chewy. Bold and lively, sherbet lemons fizz mischievously around the tongue, daring you to take another sip, and then another. There’s nothing dull about this wine, without being pretentious it’s a wannabe Champagne. It’s not content to sit quietly and waste time with small talk, it wants to get the party started!
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Like a great night out that comes from deciding at the last minute to stay at home, it’s a sexy Sauvignon for a sumptuous summer. Enjoy!
