Ponga Sauvignon Blanc
Posted on June 25, 2009 - Filed Under Light Wines, New Zealand Wine, Sauvignon Blanc, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | 2 Comments
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: New Zealand
Cost: $9.99
Light and juicy with just enough grapefruit flavor to let you know it’s a Sauvignon Blanc wthout overwhelming you with citrus flavors. Great for seafood, sushi, appetizers, or on the patio.
Recommendations: While Terra Andina Sauvignon Blanc has take its place in my heart as my go-to summer deck wine, Ponga [...]
Joel DeLaunay Touuraine Sauvignon Blanc
Posted on May 11, 2009 - Filed Under French Wine, Light Wines, Sauvignon Blanc, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, wine advice | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: France
Cost: $13.99
Pale straw coloring and a nose of citrus that is matched only by the flavors. Heavy flavors of lime with a crisp finish.
Recommendation: I had picked this bottle at a local wine shop as it was their “wine of the week” and I’m alwasy in the market for a good Sauvignon Blanc. [...]
Mirassou Sauvignon Blanc
Posted on May 4, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, California Wine, Light Wines, Sauvignon Blanc, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, wine advice | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: California – USA
Cost: $8.99
Very pale coloring is almost misleading due to the big nose and very aggressive flavors of this Sauvignon Blanc from California. Grapefruit is most prominent, but hints of other citrus fruit like lime are also present on the palate. Crisp finish that is the hallmark of this varietal and citrus flavors [...]
