Down to Earth 2012 Sauvignon Blanc – lives up to its name

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Down to Earth for a wine isso clever on so many levels yet…so clichéd. Neither over the top nor under-achieving it lives up to it’s name.

Author: Max Crus
Source: Syndicated
Review Date: Saturday, September 15, 2012
Rated: 8.3/10

Categories: 2012 Down to Earth Sauvignon Blanc, Down to Earth Sauvignon Blanc, Reviews

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