Winemaker Notes
Bright and clear with a faint green hue. Aromas of apple, passionfruit and lychee precede a palate that flows from these and adds a delicate gooseberry flavor to the mix in a refreshingly crisp wine.
Pair with fish, chicken and salads.
Professional Ratings
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Tasting Panel
The nose is scented with lime and grapefruit, and a hint of white flowers. Jasmine sings on the palate, with lightly lilting notes of apple and white melon.
Capable of a vast array of styles, Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, refreshing variety that equally reflects both terroir and varietal character. Though it can vary depending on where it is grown, a couple of commonalities always exist—namely, zesty acidity and intense aromatics. This variety is of French provenance. Somm Secret—Along with Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc is a proud parent of Cabernet Sauvignon. That green bell pepper aroma that all three varieties share is no coincidence—it comes from a high concentration of pyrazines (herbaceous aromatic compounds) inherent to each member of the family.
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