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Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Sauvignon Blanc
Geyser
Peak Sauvignon Blanc 2005
Winemaker Mick Schroeter reports Geyser Peak Sauvignon Blanc 2005 was
sourced from Lake County to Monterey.
US
company thirsts for sauvignon blanc
International demand for New Zealand sauvignon blanc has led the Nobilo
company to splash out $8 million on new land for grapes in Hawke's Bay
and Marlborough. All the land, which totals 188 hectares (470 acres),
will be planted in grapes for sauvignon blanc, the wine variety for
which New Zealand is best known internationally.
Firestone
Santa Ynez Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2005
Like a gymnast, this sauvignon blanc has a well developed body and
excellent balance and grace.
2004
Sojo Sauvignon Blanc – Coastal Region, South Africa
The 2004 Sojo Sauvignon Blanc is a wine made specifically for this
portfolio. Fermented and aged in stainless steel, this sauvignon blanc
has a bit of acidity.
Matariki
Stony Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2005
If you're looking for a middle-of-the-road Sauvignon Blanc, here's a
well balanced wild white that's not too shrill, not too tropical, and
not too expensive. Hawkes Bay, the source of the fruit for Stony Bay
Sauvignon Blanc 2005, is located on the North Island, on the east coast
(south of and on the opposite shore from Auckland).
Vanya
Cullen
That was her third visit to SA and she had some encouraging things to
say about evident improvements in South African wines, especially
Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc. (Langtons specialist wine auctioneers are
associated with Christies.) The other flagship wines include Mangan, a
blend of Malbec, Petit Verdot and Merlot, as well as a Pinot Noir, a
Sauvignon Blanc Semillon and a Chardonnay.
Matua
Sauvignon Blanc and Coconut Crusted Tofu with Peach-Lemongrass Salsa
Both Scott and I thought we had a brilliant pairing when we picked out
the Matua Sauvignon Blanc.
Drylands
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2005
Sales of Drylands* 2005 Sauvignon Blanc jumped when Wine Spectator gave
it 91 points.
Cape
Legends wines richly rewarded
Lomonds maiden 2005 Sugarbush Sauvignon blanc was another wine to
achieve international recognition, taking one of just 12 golds awarded
to South African wines participating on the International Wine Spirit
Competition in London.
Icons
of Sauvignon Blanc
The article is fairly entertaining, definitely provocative and fightin’
words for hard core Sauvignon Blanc fans. Should Sauvignon Blanc then
be thrown out of the “big six” pantheon of Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc,
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon?
Winning
vintners share gems at tasting
Best of Show winners were Wente Vineyards 2004 sauvignon blanc; 2003
Wizard Winery cabernet; and Pleasantons own Mitchell Katz Winery for
their 2003 Lodi ...
Sauvignon
blanc shines now
Sauvignon blanc has languished in the shadows of better-known whites
for years, even decades. But these days, sauvignon blanc is looking
less like an also-ran and more like a star.
Out
Of Africa
One such wine is the Zondernaam Sauvignon Blanc 2004 (Majestic.co.uk
£6.99) which bubbles with crisp green pepper and gooseberry
exuberance and has a subtle ...
Sauvignon
blanc, asparagus pair well
One wine ritual I enjoy is celebrating the local asparagus season with
a bottle of sauvignon blanc.
A
fun vintage
2004 Four Emus Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon, Western Australia ($11.99) -
Emus (the bird) are just weird, and so is Four Emus as the name of a
wine.
Tasting: Sauvignon Blanc
(Sancerre and NZ)
The clear winner for this tasting was the ringer, Breggo 2005 Sauvignon
blanc.
Reuilly
Whites wines which, I think, are the most interesting, are produced
from Sauvignon Blanc.
Vineland
Estates Sauvignon Blanc 2003
Patience
is a Virtue – and
Light chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, pinot blanc and similar whites will
not appreciate in taste, and may last one to three years.
Oregon
whites
Sauvignon Blanc isn’t that common in the Willamette Valley, but with
the warmer years recently it seems like a nice prospect for the future.
Acid
test: Matching Sauvignon and seafood
Sauvignon Blanc can pack dangerous astrigency -- both in the form of
citrus flavours and heightened levels of acidity. That does not mean
that Sauvignon Blanc should be removed from food settings.
White
Meritage: A Truly American Wine to Toast the Fourth of July
White Meritage wines are sleek and elegant blends of two white grape
varieties that hail from Bordeaux -- Sauvignon Blanc and Smillon. The
lean, crisp and tart characteristics of the Sauvignon Blanc are
tempered by the weightier, silky and almost honey-like nuances of the
Smillon grape.
Conundrum
(California) 2004
In 2004, I detect significant amounts of Sauvignon Blanc and Muscat
Canelli in the blend.
Wine,
Sangria and BBQ: Turning Late Nights into Early Mornings for Decades
Depending on the food type, I think you really can’t go wrong with a
wine trifecta of Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc and a Roe.
Stormhoek
Geek Dinner -- First Course
Rosenblum
Vintners Cuvee Blanc V
Perfect
Red Wine for the Texas Heat!
In addition to these wines, Sauvignon Blanc from the Leveroni Vineyard
in Lake County is gaining recognition, and a small bottling of Carignan
from the Piffero Vineyard in Mendocino has become a perennial favorite.
Tasting
Notes for May 13, 2006
Wine 3: 2004 Paringa Chardonnay-Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc.
Kay
Simon, Chinook Wines
It's Bordeaux variety country: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon
Blanc a-plenty.