Bob's Best Buys: Rimapere Baron Edmond de Rothschild 2024 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, $30 

Why I chose it:                      

- Top vintage 
- Best of Marlborough with a French accent 
- Sauvignon doesn’t get much better than this 
- Delicious now but no rush 
- It has great purity and power 
- Due to be released, but buy it while stocks last 

What does it taste like?  

A delicious sauvignon blanc with real finesse. Flavours are a medley of passion fruit, lime zest, guava, and a suggestion of feijoa. A vibrant and refreshing wine with appealing purity. It has a strong Marlborough signature with a subtle French accent.  

Why it’s a bargain:  

It’s not the cheapest sauvignon around, in fact as sauvignon goes it is moderately expensive, but is also very, very good. In my book it offers good value. 

Where can you buy it? 

It is just about to be released so check out your nearest fine wine retailer. When ordering in advance, don’t forget to enquire about a discount. 

What’s a good food match?  

The folk at Rimapere recommend pairing it with salads, white meats, or fish in sauce dishes. I can’t argue with that. 

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