Sauvignon Gris 2011. Medium straw color, herbal character on the nose as opposed to the more floral aromas of Sauvignon Blanc. Classic Sauvignon Gris 2009. Filgueira winery … Alan and Sebastian show us around the winery and introduce their wine, which is now owned by a Brazilian company. Long crisp finish.  Unoaked.

Sauvignon Blanc 2011. Sauvignon Blanc 2012. Cabernet Sauvignon 100 Anos 2011. The family has had the winery since not 1940 -- yet it was only in 1991 that Maria Mendez Parodi and her husband bought this winery. 87 points. Incredibly delicious. 92 points. Viognier 2011. Very elegant and supple. 93 points. 87 points.

Sauvignon Blanc 2011. Have you ever dreamed of becoming a multi-millionaire? If so, would you use your money to buy a forest and plant a vineyard, and also plant olive trees to make the best possible gourmet olive oil? and what about a golf course? on top so to be environmentally friendly. The winery is young. Albarino 2011.

Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2011. 44 Cab franc 28 Tannat 18 Cabernet Sauvignon 10 Merlot. "Welcome!" says attractive dark haired Federico Domingo, Export Manager for Bodegas Castillo Viejo as we squeeze into his tiny car. He is here to escort us to the winery and introduce us to the winemaker Alexander Etcheverry and his wines.

Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Bodegas Carrou. Sauvignon Blanc Sur Lie 2010 (stainless steel). Petite Mansang (90%) and Sauvignon Gris (10%) 2010 from Montevideo. It seems as if the Sauvignon Gris adds zip. Blend of Tannant Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc and Merlot. They buy 25% new oak every year. Enticing!

The soil is here calcareous clay loam soil and the 15 hectares are planted with Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot in addition to Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. an absolutely fabulous visit to Pisano Wines today. The story started three centuries ago in Italy. His dream was to start a winery in Uruguay. I asked, amazed.

One is 90% Chardonnay and 10% Sauvignon Blanc and the other is a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Don Prospero, Sauvignon Blanc 2011 – classic. Pizzorno Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2011 $15. Pizzorno Sparkling Wine  90% chardonnay 10% Sauvignon Blanc. “Welcome!” to designer sunglasses.

The blend is typically60% Sauvignon Blanc and 40% Semillon, with the  citrus flavors of a Sauvignon Blanc, but the Semillon with its rich saffron and vanilla elements. Do you see this beautiful chateau in the picture above? Paulin Calvet, who now heads the estate, has brought the quality up in recent years.

very nice Sauvignon Blanc like color when poured. Do you ever wonder when trying a new wine, if that first taste or bottle may not quite tell you what that grape is all about. know that for a very long time, I did just that. Doing so, I lost out on the enjoyment of many wines over the last 40 years. Aromas were a little different.

Grooner is publicized as a wine falling somewhere between a Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio. find the Sauvignon Blanc only in the light green hue in the color. The Grooner – 2010 Grüner Veltliner was produced using fruit sourced in Austria’s Niederösterreich appellation. Very highly recommended. Gruner Veltliner Austri

Sauvignon Blancs from this region typically show good character and ripeness, on the nose is a bright citrus, grapefruit, and melon with a bit of a fresh herbal note, while the palate gives up ripe melon, hints of white pepper, rich spice and lime. all in all, a fine-tuned balance. very good value at under $10.

sauvignon blanc with notes of pipi de chat ? Ah, spring is in the air. And people around the world are thinking about eggs. Here, we have bunnies who lay colored and chocolate eggs. Eggs are then soaked and cooked in the urine.” Also, you will have more energy when you work.” food and wine

so I don't usually drink white wines, yet who can turn down a Sauvignon blanc (SB) from Italy? Wine reviews 2009 antoine favero Dry Creek Valley Fattori Vecchie Scuole mazzocco pony sauvignon blanc sauvignon delle venezie igt smith orchardSo refreshing. The acidity might be due to the high altitude vineyards.

One, a Sauvignon Blanc and the other was a Pinot Gris. have over the past few years mentioned or at least insinuated that my favorite Savignon Blancs came from that region, but I had never tasted a New Zealand Pinot Gris. Both were produced at the Omaka Springs Estates in the Marlborough region. Highly Recommended.

Good Sauvignon Blanc plus Merlot 09 and Syrah 09. Very interesting seminar at the Symposium for Professional Wine Writers -- a "bean tasting" with various wines from Cakebread! It is based on Cakebread's American Harvest Workshop which features five innovative chefs and eight small purveyors.

This acreage is planted to a musque clone of Sauvignon Blanc, sometimes also referred to as Sauvignon Musque. Musque is an aromatic version of Blanc, and it is responsible for some of the cult Sauvignons from Napa Valley (Arietta, Araujo), which is what led me here. Crosby Roamann Napa Valley

Wine Spectator called Bob's first Cabernet Sauvignon "a Cellar Selection.". As a winemaker, Bob also make two whites, Two Angles Sauvignon Blanc and Angel's "Secret Carneros Chardonnay" -- a bright rich fruit forward style for both. also liked the Syrah and the 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. with their ripe, meaty flavors.

Marlborough, NZ does some nice things with Sauvignon Blancs and here's proof at a good price. Mohua Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2010 - Pretty, with floral overtones, delivering lemon curd, dried mango and pineapple punches of flavor. SRP around $11. Appealing for its smooth texture and crisp acidity. Drink now.

The wines produced here are Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc, all very balanced, elegant, and Burgundian as you can imagine. He offers three handcrafted wines – sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, and a syrah based blend called ‘Serenity.’ Grant has strong feelings about the state of sauvignon blanc in S.

You will find many varietals at Waterkloof – Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Mouvedre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, all very balanced and perfectly delicious! “Dazzling!”. The slopes of Schaapenberg boast a myriad of different aspects but south-facing ones predominate. Few wineries could afford this luxury.

Downes Family Vineyards Sanctuary Peak Sauvignon Blanc 2011. The sauvignon blanc is an expert blend of several vineyards, with some barrel fermented semillon added for texture and a Graves-style richness. Downes Family “Sanctuary Peak” Sauvignon Blanc 2010/11. This looks like an 18th century English cottage!”

You will find all your favorite varietals here, with the La Motte Pierneef Sauvignon Blanc (Organically Grown), Pierneef Shiraz Viognier, and Shiraz-Grenache special favorites due to their complexity, intensity of flavor, concentration of fruit, finesse, elegance, and balance. also really liked the Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Here the family has 45 hectares of vines including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Grenache, and Pinot Noir. We taste the Thelema Sauvignon Blanc 2011, which according to Thomas is their “bread and butter” – it is a dry style that is very easy drinking. Welcome!” Thelema Mountain Vineyards. News S.

Africa and daughter of Warwick founder Stan Radcliffe, is the force behind the famous Bordeaux blend, Trilogy, popularized Cabernet Franc, and was instrumental in launchng the Pinotage society so it is natural that these wines are consistent award winners (though there are other award winning red blends, and Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc as well).

At Backsberg you will find wines in various quality levels, with whites including Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, and sparklers as well including Viognier. quickly become a fan of the Bordeaux blends with its soft juicy tannins, and the Cabernet Sauvignon with its hint of mint and black marble. Backsberg Winery Website.

During a panel section on Chenin Blanc, I remember how he made a clear point between Chenin Blanc and “Steen” which is what this ubiquitous grape had been called in S. The basic message is that Chenin Blanc is a quality grape in its own right, and deserves respect. Chenin Blanc has been S. Africa for many decades. News S.

Yet before all that we taste the wines of DeMorgenzon, which in addition to the Syrah include a Chenin Blanc (from the original old vines of the estate), Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. Winemaker Carl Van der Merwe. This Syrah is absolutely incredible!”. Appelbaum's lovely cat Sally! To learn more, click here. News S.

We try several wines, two Sauvignon Blancs, their signature Bordeaux blend called Rubaivat, a Merlot, a Pinot Noir, and all are incredibly delicious. "So what's the story with these gorgeous horses?" I ask Charles Hopkins, cellar master at De Grendel wines in Cape Town. Charles explains that this winery (they are called farms in S.

Upstairs in the glass enclosed tasting room we taste the Sauvignon Blanc 2011. allen sauvignon blanc South Africa“Welcome!” says Gus C.G. Allen, an owner of Constantia Glen winery in Constantia, South Africa. Even then, its owners knew the sandstone and granite soil was special. News S.

Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon round it all out, along with Petit Sirah and Merlot. Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. The Cabernet Sauvignon fruit comes from an alluvial fan on Ritchie Creek in Calistoga, and the 8% Merlot and 8% Malbac comes from a vienyard along the Napa River. Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc 2010.

Château La Gatte - Bordeaux Blanc. 60% Sauvignon Gris, 40% Sauvignon Blanc There is but one hectare (2.2 acres) of blancs planted at La Gatte, dating 1985. The rarely-seen sauvignon gris is pink in hue, has thick skins and gives great girth and body ; the sauvignon blanc lends much-needed aromatics.

have always liked New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc's, but red wines were just not attractive to me. The 2009 Te Kahu is a Bordeaux style blend of 80% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Malbec. First, this is the first New Zealand red wine I have tasted in a least four years. It has a twist off cap.

Helena Sauvignon Blanc is all barreled down and aging nicely. acre vineyard of clone 338 organic Cabernet Sauvignon is coming along slow and nice, with notes of mostly blueberry and very soft tannins. Harvest is progressing nicely, if slowly, here in Napa Valley. Our 2011 St. We'll be picking the Oak Knoll District Merlot next.

Yet the Sauvignon Blanc, with just a hint of semillion, was crisp and delicious, as was the Carmenere. Andrea Leon. It was a very emotional harvest," explains petite Andrea Leon Iriarte, winemaker and communications manager for Lapostolle winery in Chile, describing the vintage of 2010. and that is what Lapostolle is all about.

Marlborough, New Zealand's South Island seems to have a handle on Sauvignon Blanc. They’ve come a long way and their focus is on Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. 2011 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc This one is close to her heart, she and her team spent hours of fine tuning, they take it seriously, and they’re proud of it.

Happy to report the Sauvignon Blanc has completed fermentation and we've topped up the barrels in preparation for aging. The premium lot of sauvignon blanc tastes like ripe melon and sweet limes right now. The wine is just now about one-third through fermentation, as the temperature has remained low. So far. so great!

Pablo Morande first planted vines in Casablanca Chile in 1982 where he introduced Chardonnay, Riesling and in 1986 the first Sauvignon Blanc. Casas Del Bosque Pequenas Producciones Sauvignon Blanc 2011 In the western region about 10 miles from the ocean, the air is cool and soil is ancient composed of granite, volcanic matter and clay.

Our sauvignon blanc is coming along nicely! After picking we brought the fruit back to the winery and covered it with a little SO2 and a little dry ice to keep it cool. The fruit was transfered to a 2-ton basket press, pictured below, for a gentle pressing. 2006 Ch. Note a fruit driven wine.

New Zealand is usually associated with Sauvignon Blanc, especially in the minds of American consumers, so it was refreshing to try the different styles and varietals. The 2009 Sauvignon Blanc is crafted for the 'table not the bar" with orange peel flavors overlying a pure tropical melon base. Quite delicious!

dropped a significant but not unrealistic amount of sauvignon blanc with bunch-rot this morning after walking our little stretch of Wilson Ranch with Salvador, the foreman for Oak Knoll Farming. It's the night before harvest and I'm thinking I won't get much sleep tonight. Tonight it's just too freaking hot, and I'm sweating it.

It will be my first time to Pfalz,and Kuhn is one of the key producers of Pinot Noir, along with other international red varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, St. The winery has twenty hectares planted with Riesling and other international varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, and Gewurztraminer.

Now interestingly, the scallops also pair well with the Cupcake Chardonnay and Cupcake Sauvignon Blanc, two of my favorite wines. When the SB (my pet name for Sauvignon Blanc) was first poured, I was entranced by the fresh aroma of cut grass, and appreciative of the fuller, well-balanced body. A bite-sized bit of fun. ".

Yields are down this year with some of the fruit showing signs of bunch rot in the Sauvignon Blanc (pictured below). Harvest is approaching in our little section of Wilson Ranch. In the next week we will be dropping the bad fruit and picking the raisined clusters to crush as a separate lot. wonder how Mr. Sauv B feels about this.

At present, they are offering a Cabernet Sauvignon (with six percent of Merlot) and Sauvignon Blanc with a percentage of Semillion. Bernard Portet on left, his son Olivier center, and guest at right. So fun to catch up with Bernard Portet today over his new Heritance Wines at Apiary, a fun restaurant in New York.

And nothing better to pair with the food then a 2008 Ravines Wine Cellars Sauvignon Blanc ( $18 ) that I just brought home from our recent Keuka Lake Wine Tour. Much more body than my favorite Sauvignon Blanc's from Chile with more mineral aromas on the nose with citrus and floral and a very clean aroma almost like baby powder.

was here to taste the red wines, but the 2008 Sauvignon Blanc and the 2008 Argetsinger Vineyard Dry Riesling stole the show. Does taste a bit like Vidal Blanc, but still an awful nice summer wine. Finally got to do something other than working around the house on my week off. Our first stop was at Hunt Country Vineyards.

How the ’47 Cheval Blanc, a defective wine from an aberrant year, got so good. &#. Who will ever forget his takedown of Sauvignon blanc? “ Why Sauvignon Blanc is overrated &#. Fortunately, his writing will continue on his blog, WineDiarist.com. The physiology of the wine critic. &#. wine writing

Our patch of sauvignon blanc from Wilson Ranch, just north of St. It's turning out to be a late season, with some predicting we are already two weeks behind last year's late harvest, but veraison has finally come to Napa Valley. Helena, set a small crop likely due to rainy and cold spring conditions. tons to the acre.

The event, hosted in conjunction with Pernod Richard Wines USA, featured three fabulous wines -- Brancott's Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Noir. The style of the 2010 Sauvignon Blanc is fabulous. Just the thing for a hot, exciting summer night! News Brancott global wine ambassador jim robertson stoneleigh

Tonight I opened a Dr. Konstantin Frank Rkatsiteli 2009 ( $15 ) Color was light, bright with a greenish hue, sort of like a Sauvignon Blanc. I've been wanting to try the Dr. Konstantin Frank Rkatsiteli ( Ar KATS see telly ) ever since I first heard of it. Why I waited till now, who knows? But finally I have one to taste.

2010 Macari Sauvignon Blanc "Katherine's Field". Style note: Refreshing and vibrant, this racy Sauvignon Blanc offers crisp minerality and notes of fresh, ripening tree fruit fruit (apricot) and fresh cut grass. News 2009 Galil Mountain Winery Viognier 2010 Macari Sauvignon Blanc "Katherine's Field

Helena AVA, Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, pictured above. Our other wine, perhaps the more interesting of the two, is "Dark Garden" -- our 2009 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced primarily from Atlas Peak, with eighteen months in 80+% new oak, 6% Petit Verdot, 14.9% Criticism sucks. fucking hate it. Truly. ditto. eventually.

Wakefield Sauvignon Blanc 2009. Now this is fun. and so very cool! Social media is presenting the opportunities for wineries to connect with their core audience and also donate profits to a great cause. 100%of the profits from the wine sales goes directly to OSA's park developments and greening of the urban landscape in Brooklyn.

Savignon Blanc 2010 Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc Private Bin. Sauvignon Blanc, with its crisp nature and high acidity, is always a good go-to wine to serve as an aperitif or for salads and first courses. "Help! Need the PERFECT picnic wines to suit many foods and many guests this July 4th. What to buy !?". The Reds.

Equally fabulous was the 2009 Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc, with its exotic flavors of passion fruit and guava. The reds were all fabulous, yet my personal fav ws the 2008 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, which is heavily influenced by sun drenched days which gives the wine its ripeness. Jim Collins. Salute!

On this visit I was able to find wines from Uruguay, Macedonia, the foreign land of Long Island and a Sauvignon Blanc from India. She said it's not what one may be use to in a Sauvignon Blanc. The 2008 Sauvignon Blanc is their first vintage Aromas were herbal, grassy with straw and a hint of lime.

While it is nice to be able to taste every wine from every producer, it is a better educational experience to just focus on one or two varietals, which means in Chile a Sauvignon Blanc (SB) or Chardonnay (Chard). Chile News chilean sauvignon blanc wines of chileAnd 'focus' is a key word at these tastings.

This past week, I opened a fantastic Vidal Blanc from Swedish Hill Winery and a few of the dry rosé in the fridge. little like a Sauvignon Blanc. courtesy of Lenndevours.com Trying to save my Finger Lakes Rieslings for mid summer, so I started opening some of the wines I brought home from my last Finger Lakes visit.

During dinner, we enjoyed the Albion Blanc 2009, a delicious wine made from Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes that went perfectly with a "surprise" scampi dish chef Lasko prepared, as well as the smoked salmon and Bucatini with wasabi caviar and creme fraiche.

I've never had a wine like it, never mind a Sauvignon Blanc like it. During the past two months I had the chance to drink some very special wines, mostly thanks to the generosity of friends, but since I took a bit of a break from writing, I haven't shared a lot. If you haven't tried Stony Hill, you should. Such harmony, so satisfying.

Enjoying our first dinner at home with the new (almost released) 2010 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc "Serotonin" with homemade sushi and pot stickers Delish

In this jam-packed, standing-room only crowd, Mr. Harrop spoke eloquently about different regions in the Loire that produce the Sauvignon Varietal, noting the different terroir, and highlighting also the lower alcohol and fresh palate. News london wine fair sam harrop mw sauvignon blanc sauvignon blanc de loire project ambassadors

After months of torturously preparing our 2010 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, tentatively named "Serotonin", and our 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, likely monikered "Dark Garden", we finally got around to bottling today, May 18, 2011. It was a chilly, slightly overcast morning in the city as I made my way north. The 2010 Serotonin.

I've thought about exactly which type of Sauvignon Blanc would be best. Common wisdom holds that it's very difficult to pair wine with asparagus. I'm not sure why this is so. Every spring asparagus flood the farmers markets for a month or so and I eat them like they're going out of style. like them to be a bit firm. Isn't that enough?

Today at a Per Se launch of his 2010 Gris Blanc Rosé in the U.S. The Cigalus (mostly Chardonnay with some Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier) was light and refreshing, and the 100% Chardonnay Aigle Royal from Limoux was full bodied, rich, yet lifted. Does the above picture effectively showcase the "dream" of Southern France?

Veramonte Sauvignon Blanc Reserva from the Casablanca Valley in Chile. Now I am a big fan of NZ Sauvignon Blancs and not a big fan of wines from Chile, but now, I may have found a Chilean wine that changes all that. white wine Sauvignon Blanc ChileFinally, something to write home about. Until tonight.

had a fabulous conversation with Fernando Vegas, who owns Avelino Vegas and had a lot of fun comparing his Sauvignon Blanc and Verdejo. Penin seminar. What a fabulous event today at the Puck building. Many journalists and members of the trade gathered to meet producers featured in the 2011 Peñín Guide. Very exciting.

The 2009 Quivira Fig Tree Sauvignon Blanc was exotic and delcious, however. Greg La Follette of La Follette Wines. Porterhouse was the elegant venue for a tutored tasting of La Follette wine lead by winemaker Greg La Follette (formerly of Flowers, de Loach) who recently launched a new winery last year called La Follette. scallops.

Andi Kollwentz presented two whites (Sauvignon Blanc and a Chardonnay) and three reds, with my favorite red being a mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Blaufrankisch, and Zweigelt. We tried the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon on its own, and I liked it a lot. Both producers described their properties and we tasted some fabulous wines.

Red wine varietals that tend to benefit from a good bit of oak include: Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinotage, Chianti, Zinfandel, Nebbiolo, Tempranillo and Syrah. White wine varietals that are receptive to oak’s influence include: Pinot Grigio, Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and of course Chardonnay.

Among the many wines tasted were varieties familiar to Americans: Pinot Grigio, Pinot Blanc, and even Sauvignon Blanc. "You need a valet!" " remarked a trio of friends from Manhattan's Wine Media Guild on a very cloudy and rainy March 10th, as I stepped into the Metropolitan space on 18th street.

Cave Spring Cellars Blancs de Blancs Brut 2004. Huff Blancs de Blancs 2006. Cave Spring Cellars Blancs de Blancs Brut 2004. Huff Blancs de Blancs 2006. What a very curious name for a Canadian Campaign, yet oh so. First off, the seminar was very well organized. Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 2005.

immediately wanted a Sancerre, or any Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire, as the goat cheese seemed to ask for it. Last summer I had lunch at Al Di La , the Venetian trattoria in my neighborhood and one of things we ate was a delicious farro salad. Farro is the Italian name for wheat berries - whole grain wheat. Farro has a lot of protein.

Kim Crawford served up Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc by the glass, and gave away sleek looking business cards that described the flavors in the glass. Kim Crawford Wine Bar. Lincoln Center was the place to be for Manhattan fashionista's. and wine afficianados. The crowd in the lounge was, of course, super fashionable. crawford card.

In the past two years I have come to enjoy Voignier, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Frascati, Tocai Friulano, Sauvignon Blanc and Albarino along with several white blends. I am finding it hard to accept that I am becoming a fan of white wines over what I always thought would be my only choice, that is, red wines. The aroma was all apple.

2009 Franciscan Oakville Estate Sauvignon Blanc. Wine reviews 2009 Franciscan Oakville Estate Chardonnay 2009 Franciscan Oakville Estate Sauvignon Blanccolor: pale straw - near water white. nose: med intensity, grapefruit, white flowers, palate: dry, acid is med+ tannin zero body med alc est 13 finish med+.

2008 Star Lane Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley). USA Wine reviews 2007 Dierberg Chardonnay 2008 Star Lane Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc. These wines would pair very well with lobster. 2007 Dierberg Chardonnay (USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley). finish is med+.

"Have you tasted their Sauvignon Blanc? " To be clear, we are speaking of the 2007 Sauvignon Blanc from the Arkenstone Vineyards estate in Howell Mountain. And "rock" is the appropriate word, for even though this is a California Sauvignon Blanc, the minerality is incredible. It rocks!"

1993 Chateau Laville Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan Blanc , price unknown, Chateau & Estate Wines. They are made from old vines, mostly Semillon and the balance Sauvignon Blanc. NV Jacques Lassaigne Champagne Cuvée Le Cotet Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs , $70, Jenny & François Selections. Very impressive.

Napa vintner is distilling sauvignon blanc vodka and selling it as varietal and vintage. SIPPED: boom times. Wine auctions brought in a total of $408 million, nearly doubling the 2009 take according to Peter Meltzer. Hong Kong boomed, with $165 millon in wine auctions, surpassing New York’s $154 million. Bottoms up! People ].

This French Sauvignon Blanc was delightful. Time to look back on what was an eventful year, personally and with the blog and my exploration into the world of wine. Here at home, I guess eventful would be saying it a tad mildly. The first quarter saw the death of my father-in-law and a bout with an intestinal disease. Marvelous Wine!

Macari Sauvignon Blanc 2009. Wilson Cabernet Sauvignon 2006. very good example of a California Cabernet Sauvignon that tries to represent its terroir, this well balanced wine offers layers of flavor and some real complexity. Blackstone Sonoma Reserve Pinot Noir 2009. Mazzocco Sonoma Petite Syrah Aguilera 2007.

It is well regarded for and primarily associated with Sauvignon blanc, making wines of great purity and elegance. The aromas of this French Sauvignon Blanc were complex. Sauvignon Blanc Sancerre FrenchFinally have some time off from work and can now catch up on many home projects, including the blog.

The 2009 Sauvignon Blanc was delicious as well with a green tint. Tags: New York Veneto Wine reviews macari riesling 2009 macari sauvignon blanc 2009. Cantina di Soave. I've had the occasion to taste some interesting whites this week, and all four of them would be perfect for to accompany dishes for a Thanksgiving dinner.

Mobius, a new sauvignon blanc from New Zealand’s Marlborough region, will sport a calculation of greenhouse gas emissions on a per glass basis. Starting early next year, some consumers will be able to buy a wine with a carbon footprint analysis on the label. See the full label after the jump.

As we sat down I took out the wine I brought along, the 2008 Pierre Gonon St Joseph Blanc Les Oliviers , $32, Fruit of the Vines Imports. This is a phenomenal wine, and one of the interesting things about it is that honestly, served blind, there would be no way to peg it as Sauvignon Blanc. Thai food for the western palate.

This one took a little while to unfold and then was just lovely wine, and like the best wines from the area, much more about Sancerre than about Sauvignon Blanc. I was very fortunate to be invited to dinner by JD Headrick , the philosophical and articulate wine importer based in North Carolina. By the way, Rouge Tomate is really good.

This Cabernet Blanc shows colors and aromas of straw, hints of metal, like flint and stone with flavors leaning to the grapefruit side of citrus, and kiwi on the finish. From "Katherine's Field" on the North Fork of L.I. Wine buddy Marco S. found this wine to exhibit grass, slate & melon, and I would have to agree

Because of the extreme minerality of both the wines, Sauvignon Blanc does not leap to mind the way it would from a New Zealand SB. 2008 Sancerre La Garenne Very tight, almost full-bodied Sauvignon Blanc with intense limestone-chalk-mineral palate and long, satisfying stony finish.

Getting time to clean out the old wine fridge. After two months of laying around, drinking coffee, tea, water and gatorade and laying off the good stuff I am beginning to feel the need for a long day of wine shopping, but the fridge is full and I will just have to do my part in making room for more. Here the grapes for Frascati are grown.

I love it when Shirley decides to experiment in the kitchen. It either means we end up going out to dinner or I am in for a special treat. don't always know where she gets her inspiration and last night I did not see any of her cookbooks on the counter, so that means she thought about this recipe while trimming her herb garden.

Winemakers notes: A classic Bordeaux style blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon. 61% Cabernet Franc, 28% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon. I don't often go with Shirley and Pam to the Saturday morning Central New York Regional Farmer's Market, but I made an exception today. King Ferry Winery was founded in 1984.

have already tasted two of the Octavin Home Wine Bar artisan white wines and did review the Sauvignon Blanc from that collection and was looking forward to trying the Zin, but not necessarily writing a review. I've been holding out on the wine reviews until everything gets back to normal after my surgery. Best of all is the price.

Do you like Greek wines? do … they come in a variety of styles and price points and pair well with a wide variety of food. Typically they are also a very good value for the money, especially when it comes to reserve wines where you can still get a 1997 red with full development for just over $20.

If you know your way around a wine store, your suggestion would probably be a Sauvignon Blanc from either the New or Old World. Though its home is in Loire Valley of France, most Americans are more familiar with the fresh vibrant taste of Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand. What do you recommend?” briny Muscadet? Salud!

Beautiful floral aromas, with melon, grapefruit, cherries, lychee, citrus

Then came this sober French video: Inspired, challenged, bored and thirsty on a summer afternoon, I grabbed a bottle of six-year-old Italian Pinot Grigio and three-year old California Sauvignon Blanc, both with corks, and headed to the nearest sturdy tree. Neither of the corks budged. Not a millimeter. Or champagne. Nice touch.

was on a two week staycation at the beach and invited Eric and his family, and he brought this gem of a Sauvignon Blanc. This bottle was a perfectly timed summertime gift from my friend, and fellow food/wine blogger, Eric Guido from The VIP Table. Talk about a limited production wine?!

From Long Island's North Fork, Osprey's award winning Sauvignon Blanc shows intense aromas of mineral, grapefruit, lime, and the color green…. particularly of fresh-cut grass, a palate of melon, herbs, green peppers, with fresh apple on the finish

She is a winemaker from Marlborough, New Zealand, and is here in NYC to showcase her delicous Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. You know Jules Taylor – of course you do.