Fortnum and Mason Sauvignon Blanc, 2007, Martinborough, New Zealand Add/Read Comments
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It seems an anathema mentioning own-label and Fortnums in the same sentence. You really can't get any more up-market than the famous London department store but like every major perveyour of alcohol they do offer own-label products.
I've yet to get to see the newly revamped, and critically acclaimed, Food Hall. This is where, I assume, the wine department is located and where you pick up a bottle of this beautiful Sauvignon.
Wine Tasting Note: Fortnum and Mason Martinborough Sauvigon Blanc, 2007, Martinborough, New Zealand
Available from Fortnum and Mason for £10.50.
Like all own-label wines someone (other than the seller) has to produce it; in this case step forward the talents of Alana Estate. in short this is vibrant, juicy, pure and delicious! There are edges of red peppers (capsicum) to the nose and a streak of minerality running though, the nicely complex, palate. Hints of passion fruit, herbs and un-ripened pears can all be found.
It's a text book New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and worth every posh penny.
Scribblings Rating - 90/100 [3.75 out of 5]
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I'm coming down to London at the end of the month and I'm going to try to remember to visit F&M's food hall ... and maybe buy a bottle of this!
Written by: Alex | February 8, 2008 11:06 PM
I always feel a small shot of nationalistic pride when a New Zealand wine gets a good review! Sometimes I get the sense that critics/experts/public in general are a bit down on NZ wine. I wonder if this is because not so good examples can be found in supermarkets and people are missing out on the better examples.
I have bought this wine a couple of times now and have loved it both times.
Written by: Kai | March 2, 2008 7:19 PM