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Default Sauvignon blanc

Speaking of New Zealand and Sauvignon Blanc, did anyone else see the
thread on the Squires board where Bartholomew Broadbent said NZ imports
sauvignon blanc from Chile to blend with its wine?

http://dat.erobertparker.com/bboard/...ad.php?t=81683

In article >,
says...
> Please tell me what is sauv.blanc called in France? I drink this
> nectar most of the time, and as I live in New Zealand I can buy it at
> variously from $12-18 for a good medium range sauv.blanc. If I want
> to go higher I can pay heaps more.
>
> I just bought a case of Saints Marlborough Sauv.Blanc for nz$120. It
> was on special at a supermarket. This is just SO cheap for such a
> splendid wine.
>
> Really special sauv.blancs exported to the US are Sacred Hill and
> Cloudy Bay. You will pay for these in the US I know. But come to NZ
> and I can provide you with wines like this just as good for half the
> price.
>
> Cheers
>
> Daisy
>
> Carthage demands an explanation for this insolence!
>