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 Chardonnay + Sancerre
+ Sauvignon Blanc
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12 articles |
| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | | | A WINE STORY JUNE 14, 2011  Wines of Chile also tried the Chardonnays, which came in different forms yet uniformly saw some oak treatment. And 'focus' is a key word at these tastings. | | | | | |
| | | WHY WINE BLOG JANUARY 2, 2011  Year In Review Maison de La Colline La Craie Sancerre 2009. This French Sauvignon Blanc was delightful. Still have to put together that list. | VIGNA UVA VINO OCTOBER 18, 2009 The Long Island Wine Blind Challenge The breakdown was 5 flights of 4 each of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay (unoaked), Chardonnay (oaked), Merlot and Cabernet Franc. This past week the Long Island Wine Council sponsored a seminar and blind tasting of its wines to compare them with others from international regions. So, here we go. | SLAKED APRIL 17, 2009 My Beach Party Animal Sauvignon I tasted the 2007 Shinn Estate Vineyards Coalescence ** blind, and I thought it was Sancerre, but with more citrus. resounding success for a Long Island wine. Drink the 2007 Coalescence ** at the beach or with some BBQ this summer. | | | | | | | |
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WINE TASTING GUY | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2008 Polaner tasting standouts
began in a French table area and tried some Sancerres (made from Sauvignon Blanc), some white Burgundys (made from Chardonnay) and some white blends. The Sancerre's of Gerard Boulay were generally very nice. Made from Chardonnay, this wine had an exploding bouquet. don't know. great wine. Onto the reds. MORE >> -
BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2006 A Bubbly Surprise!
It was a 1992 Savennieres from a producer whose name I cannot remember now, but I tried it because it seemed like a good opportunity to taste an older Chenin Blanc without breaking the bank - $27 for the bottle. Both made from Chenin Blanc, they can be bone dry, off dry (called demi-sec on the label), or sweet (called moelleux on the label). MORE >> -
BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2008  Jenny & Francois Portfolio Tasting
Here are some notes (including some I didn't like): Sparkling NV Lassaigne Brut Blanc de Blancs - yup, still delicious. 2007 Haut la Vigne Côtes de Duras - 50-50 chardonnay and semillon. 2006 Sebastien Riffault Sancerre Akméniné - huh? This can't be sauvignon blanc. Maybe it's just odd wine making. MORE >> -
BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2007  More Deliciousness from Cheverny
Sauvignon Blanc tends to dominate the blends, the balance typically Chardonnay. don't drink much Sauvignon Blanc. Finding a balanced Sauvignon Blanc is not easy, something that doesn't smack me with grassy cat-pee aromas, something that compliments food. Whites, like reds in Cheverny, must be blended. MORE >> -
BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2007 Sauvignon Blanc - a Mini Blind Tasting
Why Sauvignon Blanc this time around? Because there are many great wines to be had in the $12-30 range, from many wine regions, and also because I think Sauvignon Blanc can be a great late summer and fall food wine. Everyone brought one bottle of Sauvignon Blanc, we bagged 'em, tagged 'em, and tasted 'em. MORE >>
- WBW 37 - Indigenous Grape Varieties BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2007
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