Sauvignon Blanc (SO-vin-yawn BLONK) Jancis Robinson in her book Vine Grapes and Wines says "Sauvignon Blanc produces wines for our times: white, dry, refreshingly zesty, aggressively recognizable and ready to drink almost before the presses have been hosed down after the vintage." She could have been speaking of your January selections. These wines will pair well with medium-flavored foods, especially pork, turkey, fish and seafood. A generous use of herbs such as curry, thyme, pepper or marjoram will be enhanced by these wines. Serve chilled, but not too cold.
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2008 Estrada Creek Sauvignon Blanc California Estrada Creek only produces Sauvignon Blanc in exceptional years and 2008 is considered one of the best this decade. Fruit ripened slowly and evenly leading to full fruit flavors balanced by a naturally crisp acidity. Grapes were harvested at night and then crushed immediately. A portion was aged in new oak to add complexity while most was aged in stainless steel to retain all the natural fruit flavors. The 2008 Estrada Creek is a light and refreshing Sauvignon Blanc with accents of lemon, tangerine and melon. Soft herbal flavors and a touch of oak add interest and carry the citrus flavors through a crisp finish. Pair with sauteed seafood or roast chicken. Half Case...$39.00 Full Case....$69.00 |
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2008 Halstead Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Central Coast Halstead Vineyards wines are produced to showcase the ripe fruit flavors and balance offered by grapes grown in the Hames Valley appellation at the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountaines in the cool climate Central Coast area. Here, the growing season is exceptionally long promoting full flavor development. Halstead Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc is a crips, floral wine accented with lemon, tangerine and melon notes balanced by soft herbal flavors. Chicken Florentine or linguine with clam sauce would be wonderful with this wine. Half Case.... $39.00 Full Case.....$69.00 |
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