April 14, 2006

Sauvignon Blanc

Fauna Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2005
You can't go wrong with a $10 New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, right? Precept Brands, founded in 2003, is the negociant for Fauna Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2005.

Hall Napa Sauvignon Blanc 2005
Hall Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc was the first 2005 USA Sauvignon Blanc spotted by Winewaves.com.

Wine: Get the most out of sauvignon blanc
Sauvignon blanc is just the wine to pull double duty this season. Following are results when our tasting group compared five sauvignon blanc wines.

The Chronicles Wine Selections Miscellaneous California White ...
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier get most of the attention when it comes to white wines produced in California, so here's a tip of the cap to the unsung stars of the white-wine world. 2004 Chimney Rock Napa Valley Elevage Blanc ($35) This unusual blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris sneaks up on you with its subtle melon, lemon-lime, grass and mineral aromas, then opens to a complex and smooth palate of citrus, fig and honeydew.

Kenwood Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc 2005
In a sea of gooseberry, Kenwood* delivers a nice orchard peach of a sauvignon blanc. Approximately 1/3 of Kenwood Sauvignon Blanc 2005 was aged for a short time in small oak barrels to take the edge off.

Columbia Crest Sauvignon Blanc 2001
But in its price range, it shines: it's a fine, typical, nothing-to-complain-about-and-lots-to-like low-end Sauvignon Blanc.

Fish Hoek Sauvignon Blanc
From South Africa’s Flagstone Winery comes the Fish Hoek Sauvignon Blanc (2005 vintage).

New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
Every winegrowing region in New Zealand produces Sauvignon Blanc, yet the best examples come from Marlborough, on the northern tip of the South Island. Warm, dry days, very cool nights and long days of sunlight during the growing season ripen Sauvignon Blanc just enough to develop its mostly green-fruit flavors, yet retain the wine's signature firm acidity.

Hook'em with mapema Sauvignon Blanc!
TexaCali Wine Trail: Hook'em with mapema Sauvignon Blanc! When Nick was down working (skiing?) in Argentina last summer, he called Ed (Ed and Nick own Vine Connections) about how the mapema boys had whipped out a fantastic Sauvignon Blanc during his visit.

Snag this stunning California sauvignon blanc
I'm not sure whether the guys behind the unusually named Sauvignon Republic Cellars have gone that far, but their 2005 Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc from California is a runaway success. The idea here was to focus on just one variety – sauvignon blanc.

Matua Valley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2005
Matua Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2005 was made in the New Zealand tradition of cold stainless steel fermentation and stainless tank aging.

Shrimp rocks with sauvignon blanc
Versatile Pair: Wente Estates Sauvignon Blanc and Shrimp Ceviche with Avacado and Green Onion can be enjoyed together morning, noon or night. THE CRISP, dry citrus-herb flavors of the Wente Estates Sauvignon Blanc are just forward enough to join the wild, tangy flavor drama of this ultrafresh, clean ceviche.

Dress salad in citrus for Sauvignon Blanc
With its crisp acidity, "green" flavors and citrus characteristics, Sauvignon Blanc is the "bring it on" wine. Even difficult foods like artichokes or asparagus can be served with Sauvignon Blanc because its sharp acidity tames their assertive natures.

Kim Crawford - 2005 Sauvignon Blanc
While there, I purchased a couple bottles - a 2003 Lyeth Meritage and a 2005 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc. So last night, I opened up the Sauvignon Blanc and paired it with some spicy shrimp sushi.

Take aim at supermarket discount deals as retailers pile em high
So, you have plenty of time to get into the likes of the JP Chenet range - merlot, shiraz, sauvignon blanc, chardonnay and a rose (none of which I've tested, I might add). On the nose, Montana Sauvignon Blanc 2005 (£6.48, Tesco) screams nettles with a twist of lime.

Sauvignon blanc right for spring
No wine suggests spring as seductively as sauvignon blanc. The problem is that sauvignon blanc, a grape that people usually think of less in terms of terroir than varietal flavor, turns out to be very site-specific.

Ferrari Carano Sonoma Fumé Blanc 2005
Don and Rhonda Carano's focus on Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc has put theirs in the #1 position in U.S. restaurants*. Ferrari Carano Sonoma Fumé Blanc 2005 is Sauvignon Blanc, from Dry Creek Valley, Alexander Valley and Russian River Valley.

Move over, Chardonnay; SB more than fills bill
Last month at the Napa Valley Vintners' Association Barrel Auction, I saw wineries taking a big risk, placing for auction specially crafted barrels of Sauvignon Blanc instead of relying on the old standby Cabernet Sauvignon. Sauvignon Blanc is fast becoming America's new Chardonnay: less expensive, more refreshing and bursting with flavor.

White Theme for WBW 20
With spring in the air (at least south of the Twin Cities), Bill is calling for us to choose white wines, as long as they are not one of the Big 3 (Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc or Riesling).

Mount Hallowell Estate 'Three Bridges' Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2002

These fine wines wont cost a fortune
The 2005 Smoking Loon Sauvignon Blanc ($9) is fragrant and melony, with a soft finish, while the 2005 Robert Pecota ``L'Artiste'' Sauvignon Blanc ($15) is leaner and more tart, with citrus and passion fruit flavors. The 2005 Jindalee Estate Sauvignon Blanc ($8) from Australia is crisp and a little grassy.

Cole Bailey Vineyards Sesquipedalian (Mendocino) 2004*
Classic sauvignon blanc flavors and aromas: gooseberries, new mown grass, and Meyer lemon.

Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Fumé Blanc 2004
Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Fumé Blanc 2004 is 91% Sauvignon Blanc and 9% Semillon.

Cullen Chardonnay 2002
The disclaimer on this is that the grapes in view are sauvignon blanc grapes and not chardonnay.