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Sourced primarily from the Awatere Valley, this expression has earned scores of 88–89 points across multiple vintages on Wine Searcher aggregate reviews, establishing it as a reliable representation of classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: 12.5%  |  Origin: Marlborough, New Zealand (Awatere Valley)  |  Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc  |  Producer: 90+ Cellars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e90+ Cellars built its reputation on a distinctive model: partnering directly with established wineries in top-producing regions and bottling under its own label at accessible price points, identified by numbered \"Lots.\" For Lot 2, fruit is harvested from vineyards in the Awatere Valley, a sub-region of Marlborough prized for its cool, dry, coastal climate that imparts pronounced mineral and herbal character to Sauvignon Blanc. The grapes are crushed, de-stemmed, and cold soaked before fermentation in stainless steel tanks — a process designed to preserve bright aromatics and crisp acidity without any oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nose opens with pronounced fresh grapefruit and lime zest, followed by waves of passionfruit and white peach. Underneath the tropical fruit sits a distinctive green thread of freshly cut grass and subtle herbal notes characteristic of Awatere Valley fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entry is bright and immediately citrus-driven, with fleshy grapefruit and ripe melon dominating the front palate. At mid-palate, guava and gooseberry emerge alongside racy acidity that keeps the wine taut and lively. 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It finishes clean with no residual sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Lot 33 Rosé compare to Whispering Angel?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are dry French rosés built around Grenache and Cinsault, but Lot 33 sources its fruit from the warmer Languedoc Pic Saint Loup appellation, resulting in slightly riper fruit and more pronounced herbal, garrigue-driven character. 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A classic \u003cstrong\u003eFrench 75\u003c\/strong\u003e variation using Muscadet in place of Champagne makes a bright, cost-effective riff on the original. A simple \u003cstrong\u003eWhite Wine Spritzer\u003c\/strong\u003e with soda water and a lime wedge plays to the wine's natural effervescence of flavor. For something more structured, use it as the base in a \u003cstrong\u003eHugo Spritz\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the wine's dry acidity balances the elderflower sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBest For\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePairing with a raw bar or oyster night at home\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eWarm-weather weeknight dinners when you want something brisk and uncomplicated\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIntroducing friends to Loire Valley whites without a steep price tag\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eStocking a house wine for casual entertaining throughout summer\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Ninety Plus Muscadet taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a light-bodied, dry white wine dominated by citrus flavors — particularly lemon peel, lime, and white grapefruit — with a subtle mineral undertone and lively acidity throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Ninety Plus Muscadet compare to Pinot Grigio?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both wines are dry, crisp, and refreshing at similar price points, but Muscadet generally delivers more pronounced acidity and mineral character from its Atlantic-influenced terroir, while Pinot Grigio tends toward softer stone fruit and a rounder mid-palate. Consumers who enjoy Pinot Grigio's clean, easygoing profile often find Muscadet a natural next step toward more terroir-driven whites.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Ninety Plus Muscadet good for pairing with seafood?\u003c\/strong\u003e Muscadet is one of the classic seafood wines in the French canon, and this bottling's bright acidity and saline undertones make it a natural companion for oysters, mussels, grilled fish, and shellfish of all kinds.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Ninety Plus Muscadet made?\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine is sourced from the Muscadet Sèvre et Maine appellation in the western Loire Valley of France, near the city of Nantes and the Atlantic coast. Ninety Plus Cellars, a négociant-style producer, selects and bottles wines from this region under its own label.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with Ninety Plus Muscadet?\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw oysters are the classic pairing, as the wine's salinity and acidity mirror the brininess of the shellfish. Steamed mussels in white wine benefit from the citrus lift. Grilled branzino or sea bass with lemon pairs seamlessly. Goat cheese salads work well because the acidity cuts through the tanginess. Light vegetable tempura is complemented by the wine's crisp, palate-cleansing finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does Ninety Plus Muscadet come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard available format is the 750ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Ninety Plus Muscadet worth the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e Ninety Plus Cellars positions this as a value-tier Loire Valley white, and the négociant model allows the brand to deliver appellation-level Muscadet Sèvre et Maine at a price point well below many estate-bottled alternatives — making it a strong everyday option in the dry white category.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhy Ninety Plus Muscadet?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMuscadet Sèvre et Maine is one of France's most undervalued appellations, and the Ninety Plus négociant model brings it to a wider audience without the markup of traditional import channels. Made from 100% Melon de Bourgogne — a grape grown almost nowhere else in the world at commercial scale — this wine delivers a flavor profile that is genuinely distinct from the Sauvignon Blancs and Pinot Grigios that dominate the dry white shelf. The 12% ABV keeps it light and sessionable, while the appellation's coastal terroir gives the wine a saline, mineral-driven backbone that stands apart from fruit-forward competitors. 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