2005 Matua Valley Paretai Sauvignon Blanc

[Skeeter]

It's crunch-time... the release of the Flagship SB of our '05 vintage. (And after the multi-trophy and medal winning '04 vintage, big shoes need to be filled.)

Well, I'm going to sound like a company stooge, but... I don't think we need to worry. It's a stunner.

Huge, pungent nose of passionfruit and goosebery, finely balanced acidity, and longer than a German opera on the finish. A really classy Kiwi Savvie, at LEAST the equal of the '04.

I love my job. [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/smile.gif[/img]

EDIT: Oops, forgot the link. http://www.matua.co.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/tastingnotes/pi_wineid/3433

[This message has been edited by Skeeter (edited 11-01-2005).]

[wondersofwine]

I like your description of the finish!