Isabel Sauvignon Blanc 2008; Marlborough, New Zealand

Beautiful pale yellow, very translucent. This is a good, very servicable SB. Exhibits a nice nose of pear and apple, with some mineral spirits. The body seems a little heavier than I am used to for a SB, almost the texture oak would give it, but I (thankfully) taste none. This wine has very distinct lemon notes, and definitely gives the impression of sweetness. The lemon gives way to metal; almost like some reislings. The finish hits you with grapefruit, not unlike Squirt Soda, and mellows into something I can only describe as Ricola Cough Drops. The finish is persistant.