This year at the Global Sauvignon Blanc Masters we tasted 143 different wines with, as one might expect, the majority from New Zealand and Chile. But there were also entries from 14 different countries and medals awarded to 12, including Moldova. Find out about some of the best wines awarded medals below, including tasting notes from our judges. VULCAIA FUMÉ Producer: Inama Azienda Agricola Region: Veneto Country: Italy Vintage: 2021 ABV: 15% Approx. retail price: £32 This wine is one that appealed from the very first sniff. It has a complex nose, with honeyed grapefruit, passionfruit and a touch of lemon zest, and then underneath there is cedarwood, amber, some clove and nutmeg, and a touch of smoky vanilla. One judge described it as perfumed, which is a perfect description, and not often accurately applied to Sauvignon Blanc. On the palate, the oak is evident, but beautifully integrated. The fruit is ripe, but retains a lovely freshness, with a stunning mouthfeel and layers upon layers which unfold elegantly as you hold it. It has amazing complexity, and years ahead of it. This is a wine to rival top white Bordeaux, and was my favourite of the day. CLOS DU VAL SAUVIGNON BLANC Producer: Clos du Val Region: Napa Valley Country: USA Vintage: 2022 ABV: 13.8% Approx. retail price: £45 A gorgeous and complex nose of candied citrus, with lemongrass and peach notes and a hint of vanilla. The wine is dry and fullbodied, with ripe fruit
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