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| 2008 Growers Garden Sauvignon Blanc from Goon Bag
I remember writing special wines by the glass on various black boards when I was working on the floor in restaurants, and if they were being poured from something other than a bottle I would mention it. Peter Lehmann 'Stonewell from Magnum', for example. I liked it, however it doesn't have the same snigger inducing quality as when you say Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc from Goon Bag though, does it? We are now comfortably in what I have decided to refer to as the 'Goon Financial Crisis', which is perfect timing for this new offering from New Zealand. The wine itself is fresh and 'zippy' and perfect for what it costs. The 2 litres will set you back around $20 (approximately $7.70 per 750ml), which I think is great. It is clearly Sauvignon Blanc and happily only 12.5% alcohol. I poured it into a little carafe so I could feel a little posh, and so if anyone else tasted it , it would be easy to convince them that it came from a bottle, it is that good. This will soon become a core product for us, during our vinous GFC.
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