New Zealand / Sauvignon Blanc

Marlborough 1980 Sauvignon Blanc

Source-supported draft: Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 1980 is Very Good historically as the first released Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc benchmark. Treat it as a category landmark rather than a normal mature-drinking target.

86 - Good
Score86
ConfidenceModerate
MaturityVariable
Window1984-1998

Vivintage verdict

Good

Source-supported draft: Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 1980 is Very Good historically as the first released Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc benchmark. Treat it as a category landmark rather than a normal mature-drinking target.

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