Gourmets of Wine > Blind Corner Sauvignon Blanc 2010 « Good Drop

[Good Drop] A portion of the grapes were air-dried, then violently assaulted in barrel by winemaker Ben Gould. The rest of grapes were also wild fermented in oak and lees-stirred for three months.

Previous [Previous] 2009 Pullus Sauvignon Blanc : PALATE PRESS...

Next [Next] New York Cork Report: Vineyard Visuals: Chardonnay Bud Break a...

Some related posts from Technorati and Google.

[Taste of Temecula] Sauvignon Blanc - Temecula vs. Central Coast: France’s Loire Valley makes brilliant wines, searing with acidity and loaded with minerality, New Zealand makes explosive Sauvignon Blanc, full of unmistakable tropical fruits, and even places like Chile and Australia make beautifully complex Sauvignon Blanc, dominated by green fruit and grass tones. It can be a challenge to find a California Sauvignon Blanc with the same depth and structure that these other examples have.”

[Buying Wine Guide .com] Sauvignon blanc | Buying Wine Guide .com: More recently, Waipara in the South Island and Martinborough, Gisborne and Hawkes Bay in the North Island have been attracting attention for their Sauvignon Blanc releases, which often exhibit subtle differences to those from Marlborough (Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2000-2006). The asparagus, gooseberry and green flavor commonly associated with New Zealand Sauvignon blanc is derived from flavor compounds known as methoxypyrazines that becomes more pronounced and concentrated in wines from cooler climate regions.

[Simple Hedonisms Wine Blog] Our Highlights of Passport to Dry Creek: Food & Music Pairings ...: Dutcher Crossing: Coconut Prawn Cones with Mango Chili Sauce paired with 2009 Dry Creek Sauvignon Blanc. The taste is unique on this SB made with 9% Viognier, 7% Semillion, and 1% Roussane.

[uPublish Article Directory] Take pleasure in the gorgeous Adelaide Hills township of Gumeracha ...: Then the Samphire Wines which is located at the corner of Watts Gully and Robertson Road in Kersbook having a tiny 0.four hectare vineyard and winery that specializes in both dry white table wines derived from Riesling grapes. And lastly will be the Talunga Premium Wines which is located at the Mannum road in Gumeracha, a loved ones winery which specializes in both red and white table wines derived from cabernet sauvignon, shiraz, pinot noir, merlot, grenache, sangiovese, semillon, sauvignon blanc, verdelho, nebbiolo, cabernet franc, riesling and chardonnay grapes.

[Southern Oregon Wine Blog] Southern Oregon gets some Indie Love - Southern Oregon Wine Blog ...: Don’t get us wrong, we’re grateful for the amazing wines being produced less than an hour from the Big City, but Oregon is full of wine regions that go under-appreciated in the shadow of the Northwest corner of the state. Take the humble Southern Oregon wine community –

[The Wine Lovers Blog - Wine And Winemaking Tips] Introduction and History of the Oakville Wine Region in Napa ...: This region, in particular, has become well known and recognized for quality production of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Some of the most widely regarded wineries in the region include Rudd Winery, Dalla Valle, Opus One, Screaming Eagle and Silver Oak Winery.

[Tastecamp 2011 [Niagara]] Meet the Winemakers, Sébastien Jacquey | Tastecamp 2011 [Niagara]: When I met him I told him I would be interested in moving outside of France, improving my English and seeing what is happening in other countries while still keeping my focus on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. So I thought maybe Oregon, New Zealand or even certain areas of California would fit and asked him if he had any contacts for me.

[Savvy Team] Savvy Team » Blog Archive » Outstanding Undercurrent wines from ...: All of the Savvy Sommeliers were impressed with the smorgasbord of aromas that results in a complex and intense nose and it is certainly unlike other Sauvignon Blanc’s we have tasted. Aromas of pineapple, gooseberry, grapefruit, grass, nuttiness and passion fruit follow through on the palate creating an elegant and silky mouthfeel with an aftertaste reminiscent of baked apple or cr

[Vinotrip] Vinotrip - A Maryland Wine Blog » Yadkin Valley, NC Wineries: Day 3: Just south of the Virginia border, Round Peak offers both dry wines under their primary Round Peak label, plus a handful of off-dry wines marketed under a different Skull Camp label (named for a nearby mountain). However, in a move I can’t remember seeing anywhere else ever, they actually pour a number of sweet wines from OTHER North Carolina wineries since they don’t make any of their own.

[TheSea.Org Blog] Angove Family Winemakers' Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc ”” Back In ...: Like the rest of the Angove Vineyard Select array–Shiraz from McLaren Vale, Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawarra, Riesling from Clare Valley and Chardonnay from the Limestone Coast–the Sauvignon Blanc hails from the prime Australian growing region for that selection: the Adelaide Hills, on the great, southern coast of South Australia.

[Food] The Flavors of Wine Varietals « Food: Any time wine makers leave crushed grapes in a vat with skin and seeds longer, the wine will have more acid or tannins in the flavor whether they are making wine from Pinot Noir grapes or Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Any time a wine spends aging in oak will make it taste a little bit richer and add flavors similar to toasty vanilla whether they are making wine from Chardonnay grapes or Sauvignon Blanc grapes.

[A Fit and Spicy Life] Wine Wednesday- Sauvignon Blanc | A Fit and Spicy Life: It is made from a green skinned grape and it is usually grown in France, Chile, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and even Brazil. New Zealand tends to produce my favorite and has the strongest hints of grassiness, tropical fruit and is very crisp.

[What I Drank Last Night] Ashbourne Sandstone 2007 | What I Drank Last Night: As featured in the April issue of Business Day WANTED: “Sauvignon Blanc-plus,” says Anthony Hamilton Russell of Ashbourne Sandstone 2007, which is to sell this wine very short indeed. Better known as the owner of Hemel-en-Aarde Valley property Hamilton Russell Vineyards, Hamilton Russell founded nearby Ashbourne in 1996 convinced that he could make a version of Pinotage that was both classic and individual, maiden vintage being 2001.

Reflected tags on Technorati: Blog, ,