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Crossroads Winery
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Crossroads Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2007
90 points & "Smart Buy" - Wine Spectator May 2008
"Lithe and refined, with good intensity and balance to lime, narcissus flower and grapefruit rind flavors highlighted by savory herb and crushed stone accents. Grass, graphite, and a pretty peach note linger on the finish. Drink now" DS. 90 points
Sips & Tips & Best Buy of the Week - Wine Spectator
Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 14,000 cases made. From New Zealand. Wine Spectator's editors have selected this wine as the best buy of the week.
Our View -
Where should I start? Well for one its called the “WOW” wine; We were also pleasantly surprised as to how good the Crossroads Sauvignon Blanc was after an intense long dry & hot summer with a mild autumn (the perfect growng season). We first tried the 2007 vintage back in January 2008 and it was then that we realized on the spot, that this is going to be CROSSROADS Best Vintage yet.
Stylistically, it's a standout iconic Sauvignon Blanc that is refreshingly crisp with explosive fruit aromas, you can only come to expect from Marlborough New Zealand. You will definately notice the grapefuit on the nose, plus it has exceptional balance and acidity. This year we notice that the wine is going back to the typical "Wairau" style that the US has come to love.
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Crossroads live on TV: Today Show
Joshua Wesson (Feb 22, 2008) of Best Cellars talks about the best wines to cool you off while you're soaking up the South Beach sun. Crossroads Hawkes Bay Pinot Noir 2005 is in his line up of eight great wines of the world
http://video.msn.com/video.aspx?mkt=en-US&brand=&vid=ca7aebc8-1320-4d1b-b747-17dbae0fdb4c
Crossroads Chardonnay
Chardonnay - Destination Series, Hawkes Bay 2003 - 90 Points WS
Chardonnay - Destination Series, Hawkes Bay 2006 - 90 Points WS
"90" November 2005 Wine Spectator
Serves up an intriguing range of Burgundian flavors, with roasted hazelnut, mineral, stone and apple tones. Oak harmonizes nicely on a stylish, focused finish. Drink now through 2007. HS
Silver medal - Royal Easter Wine Show 2004
“SILVER” – NZ Wine Awards 2004
Crossroads Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2005
"86" November 2005 Wine Spectator
Vivid in flavor, with lime and celery seed character that persists into the lively finish. Drink now. HS
Crossroads Destination Series, Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon 2001
Silver Medal - Starwine International Wine Competition (USA), March 2005
Silver at The New Zealand Wine Awards 2004
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THORNY DEVIL SHIRAZ 2003
"86" December 2005 Wine Enthusiast
From Gundagai, an area southwest of Sydney. A linear, fine quaff, full of black cherry and plum fruit. Its cottony-tannic shell has more staying power than its stuffing. Finishes with black cherry fruit. DT
