92
points
Seresin 2005 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)
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$21
Seresin, under the capable guidance of winemaker Brian Bicknell, continues to turn out exemplary Sauvignon Blanc. The 2005 is a great success, boasting sexy aromas of ripe peaches, gooseberries and pink grapefruit, all touched with a hint of honey. Nectarine and pink grapefruit flavors seem made for each other on the plump but not soft palate, while the finish…
— J.C.
(11/1/2006)
91
points
Seresin 2001 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)
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$20
Flowery in the nose, with hints of grass, green melon and mustard seed. The tangy, crystal-clean palate is loaded with orange, tangerine, nectarine and apricots. The long, flavorful finish features citrus pith, lime and minerals. If you want a combination of complexity and forwardness, this is your wine.
— W.E.
(8/1/2002)
88
points
Seresin 2004 Márama Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)
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$32
This is an intriguing attempt at stretching the boundaries of Marlborough Sauvignon, featuring natural yeasts, barrel fermentation and sur lie aging. The result is a wine with somewhat weird ginger, cashew and coffee-like scents, but also some attractive grapefruit and nectarine flavors. Full and round in the mouth, it finishes dry and minerally.
— J.C.
(11/1/2006)
85
points
Seresin 2004 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)
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$20
A bit of a letdown for Seresin, but this was a difficult vintage, and we received the samples late in the cycle, when they could have been fresher. It's still a solid Sauvignon, with classic flavors of capsicum and passion fruit, just not at the level we've come to expect from this estate. Given a choice, go for the 2005.
— J.C.
(11/1/2006)