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Wines
of the Week: Summery Sauvignon Blanc
Summertime
and seafood are a match made in heaven. And, of course, the
only way to make such a good match even better is to pair your
fresh fish with a lovely Sauvignon Blanc. Here are four, which
are all available for under $20, that we're confident will put
a smile on your face.
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Rondney
Strong 2017 Sauvignon Blanc
Winery:
Rondney Strong
Grape(s): Sauvignon
Blanc
Region: Sonoma County, Ca
Year:
2017
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
Aromatics of honeydews, pineapples, and peaches mingle
among hints of orange blossoms and minerals on the nose.
Flavors of melon, nectarine, and lemon play off of honey
and minerals allusions on the palate. Not a crisp, biting
Sauv Blanc, it has a very approachable body and acidity.
Match with grilled shrimp in butter.
Rating: 89 |
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Wente
2016 "Louis Mel" Sauvignon Blanc
Winery:
Wente
Grape(s): 100%
Sauvignon
Blanc
Region: Monterey, Ca
Year:
2016
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
A bouquet of citrus, melon, and minerals greet the senses
. The palate showcases flavors of lemons, grapefruits,
and melons with suggestions of chalky stone. Crisp without
being tart and offering a fine balance of flavors, it's
sold wine for the price.
Rating: 89 |
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Kenwood
2016 Sauvignon Blanc
Winery:
Kenwood
Grape(s): Sauvignon
Blanc
Region: Sonoma County, Ca
Year:
2016
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
Lively aromas of grapefruits, pineapples, and melons rise
up from a glass. The palate brings together flavors of
pineapple, grapefruit, and honeydew, along with a whisper
of flint and white flowers. Quite crisp but offering welcoming
fruit, it's a bottle to open when serving grilled white
fish season by fresh herbs.
Rating: 89 |
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Matanzas
Creek 2016 Sauvignon Blanc
Winery:
Matanzas Creek
Grape(s): 100%
Sauvignon
Blanc
Region: Sonoma County, Ca
Year:
2016
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
Aromatics of citrus fruits, bell pepper, and honeysuckle
rise up from a glass. The palate showcases flavors of
lime, peach, and lemon that move into expressions of white
blossoms and wild grass. Quite crisp and vibrant, fans
of lively Sauv Blanc will enjoy this.
Rating: 90 |
By
Jason Barlow
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*Wines
rated with a "+" need
a bit more time to reach peak quality
but will
do so over the coming years
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