This was a nice treat – a crisp, not too tangy Sauvignon Blanc
from the Emiliani Organic Vineyard in Chile.
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Sauvignon Blanc
Wairau Cove Sauvignon Blanc 2019
This was a reasonable Sauvignon in terms of both product quality and price @ €10 from Tesco.
Designed to assault your senses in the first couple of approaches, taste and nose – like most NZ wines it delivers dry tropical zingy punch with a tart finish.
Too many approaches guarantees severe heartburn from high acidity.
This is a Tesco own label – a JV with Indevin. The Telegraph pointed out some time ago that Wairau Cove doesn’t exist.
Nor is it likely all the grapes come from Marlborough.
Marquis de Riscal, Sauvignon Blanc, 2013
I like their Reds and this Sauvignon was a first – crisp and clean.
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Thorin, Sauvignon Blanc, 2015
Freshly cut grass, acid tang. Good party wine on a hot Summer’s day.
Thomond Reserve, Sauvignon Blanc, 2009
More stock dumping by wineonline.ie in their recent pot luck sale.
A 7 year old Signature Sauvignon Blanc, signed by some Munster Legends. I wonder if they knew what they were signing.
Like Munster Rugby, this wine has past it’s best. Hopefully Johan Erasmus’ recent appointment will restore Munster’s reputation, sadly it won’t help this stale liquid that tastes as if it was made from grapes grown on the Fields of Athenry.
Domaine de Gouyat, Bergerac Blanc, 2014
Perfect for a warm sunny evening.
Dry, fruity, zesty tang mostly of Pineapple.
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Great value white from Laura’s stock
Vinarstvi Krasna Hora, Sauvignon Blanc, 2014
Sunday 8th
A light watery Sauvignon Blanc but we enjoyed it at dinner nonetheless.
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Michel Lynch, Sauvignon Blanc, 2014
From the Wild Geese Vat Pack an elegant Sauvignon Blanc. None of the acid tang of an NZ offering, this is a refined, confident, dry drop of white.
Amy and Lesley enjoyed this while we celebrated Ross’ elevation to Captaincy.
Laura’s stock.
Sancerre, 2014, Le Domaine du Pré Semelé, Remy, Julien et Clement Raimbault
Le Domaine du Pré Semelé
An accomplished austere Sauvignon from the Pre Semele Domaine in Maimbray about 5 km north of Sancerre. Delicious
We presented this to the Bartleys though I think John prefers his Cono Sur Chardonnay!
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Benziger Family Glen Ellen Winery Tour & Tasting, Sonoma Valley
A very pleasant tour through their “Demeter certified Biodynamic” vineyard and extensive new eco-Cellars. We also witnessed the start of the crush and their new super duper optical grape sorting camera-laser machine.
There is an interesting desplay at the entrance to the vineyard with explains their BioDynamic philosopny which takes an originally organic ethos to a new level through all aspects of the business (http://www.benziger.com/winegrowing-practices).
The wines we tasted were:
new 2012 Signaterra “West Rows” Chardonnay
We tasted this sheltering from the sun under a tree in the vineyard – more like a Sauvignon Blanc than a traditional Oaked Chardonnay, this was a crisp drop with a hint of Melon nose. $32.
2012 Signaterra “La Reyna”Pinot Noir
Light, cherry fruit with a hint of spice. €49
2011 Oonapais Sonoma Mountain Red
Names after one of their plots this had tints of Leather and Coffee. $49
2013 Frank Johnson Sauvignon Blanc
A typical ‘agrume’ Sauvignon Blanc: Lemon, Lime and Apple orchard. $26
2011 Winemaker’s Bend
A blend of 6 varietals from the various plots, more leather and coffee with a plum nose. Lesley’s favourite. $42
2011 Signaterra “Three Blocks” Cabernet Sauvignon
The star for me: black fruits with a dry finish and great mouthfeel. $49.
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