Gourmets of Wine > Worth Pouring: Giesen Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Life[Life] Description: The gooseberry and grapefruit you expect from a New Zealand sauvignon blanc are there, but they seem in balance with a grassy quality on the nose and an herbal quality on the palate. Complex, crisp and clean.

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Cellarettehttp://cellarette.wordpress.com/2008/08/25/palmer-vineyards/ [Cellarette] Palmer Vineyards: And the sauvignon blanc was notable for its acid and its similarites to New Zealand sauvignon blanc, bright, grapefruit and grassy with a bit of a spritz.

Wine Musingshttp://kosherwinemusings.com/2008/08/20/hagafen-sauvignon-blanc/ [Wine Musings] Hagafen Sauvignon Blanc: So when picking the next Sauvignon Blanc for my Sushi - I reached for the Hagafen Sauvignon Blanc 2006.  It is the favorite kosher Sauvignon Blanc on my table and amongst our friends.  The Goose Bay Sauvignon Blanc is nice, and the Yatir Sauvignon Blanc may well be the best one out there, but the Hagafen has the crazy grapefruit flavors that blow me away.

Wine-O-Ramahttp://robertmiller.org/wordpress/?p=440 [Wine-O-Rama] Vinas Chilenas Trader Joe’s Reserva 2007 Sauvignon Blanc Central ...: $5.99) for awhile, and we haven’t eaten much fish this summer.  Tonight, Marjorie surprised me with grilled salmon.  Hmmm…no pinot noir, or even merlot, in the cellar.  No time to buy some.  Plenty of sauvignon blanc, though.  Since I didn’t think the pairing would be wonderful, I grabbed a bottle of this cheapie.  And it paired okay with the salmon.  It is MY opinion that of all varietals, sauvignon blanc is fairly bullet-proof as CHEAP wine.  We LOVE those HUGE, rich New Zealand SB’s with fish and shellfish.  But even super cheap SB’s are passable.  Of all the cheap SB’s we’ve tried, NONE were terrible.  Must just be the grape, eh?  This Vinas Chilenas Reserva is pretty darn good for the low, low price.  Light, yes, but tons of tropical fruit, specifically grapefruit, starfruit, apple and various citrus.  This would be great with lighter/white fish or shrimp, perhaps even chicken or veggies.  Not the greatest SB we’ve ever imbibed, but for the price, we’ll definitely buy more next trip to Joe’s.

Tasting Roomhttp://www.foodandwine.com/blogs/tasting-room/2008/8/8/Two-Under-Twenty-Sauvignon-Blanc [Tasting Room] Two Under Twenty: Sauvignon Blanc: 2007 Peñalolen Sauvignon Blanc ($12) This is more robust than the Santa Rita, with ripe orange and grapefruit flavors and a little hint of green pepper to remind you that yes, this is Sauvignon. The flavors last nicely.

logabottle.com recent winehttp://logabottle.com/home/allbottlelog.php?pu=2438&botd=7874 [logabottle.com recent wine] Kim Crawford 2006 Sauvignon Blanc (ClarkSack): Marlborough less than br/ greater than Grape: Sauvignon Blanc less than br/ greater than Purchase Location: Other less than br/ greater than Where Bought: World Market less than br/ greater than Taste: Citrus, fresh, grapefruit less .

Gabe's Viewhttp://gabesview.wordpress.com/2008/08/13/rodney-strong-vineyards-2007-sauvignon-blanc/ [Gabe's View] Rodney Strong Vineyards - 2007 Sauvignon Blanc: I agree completely that Sauvignon Blanc is an excellent warm weather beverage. I would also put a good Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris in the same category.

Tabcgm's Webloghttp://tabcgm.wordpress.com/2008/08/14/wtn-jamesport-vineyards-2006-sauvignon-blanc-southbound-hollow-ware-3/ [Tabcgm's Weblog] WTN: Jamesport Vineyards 2006 Sauvignon Blanc (Southbound Hollow ware): Higher-up lodge sauvignon is reared thoroughly swank truehearted swordtanks, which highlights the results segno and results entrance immediate,wale-zesty wines that baby-sit over against prevail seraphic favor holding back transaction howkosher. Jamesport’s winemaker, Les Howard, nohow ferments leastwise 62% about his sauvignon blancinside perfect stock split about 35% streamlined 132-gallon puncheons and 3% invasive pearbarrels, which adds arduousness and of a sort tropopause anent spoor.

Waimea Wine Bloghttp://www.waimeaestates.co.nz/blog/recent-accolades/trophy-for-waimea-estates/ [Waimea Wine Blog] Trophy for Waimea Estates: The Waimea SV Riesling 2006 is a newly released vintage as Waimea believes in bottle ageing both their Rieslings and well-known Noble Harvest wines (also multi-trophy winning examples) before releasing to the trade.  Made exclusively from grapes grown in our Hunter vineyard, this Riesling has aromas of lemon, orange blossom and grapefruit.  A mineral thread runs through the palate, while the restrained alcohol level and refreshing acidity meld seamlessly in an off-dry finish.  With careful cellaring this wine should age very well over the next 2-10 years.

socialcellar.com[socialcellar.com] Pomelo - Sauvignon Blanc 2007: The 100% sauvignon blanc grapes come from Lake County California. You will definitely taste the grapefruit, floral and honeysuckle with the honeysuckle being the .

Steve's Webloghttp://steve24601.wordpress.com/2008/08/08/graves-monkey-wrench-granche-blanc-2006/ [Steve's Weblog] Graves Monkey Wrench Granche Blanc 2006: This wine is from Paso Robles, and has a grapefruit rind and slightly stoney nose. Noticable acidity, but not as zingy as a New Zealand sauvignon blanc. 

750mlhttp://750ml.wordpress.com/2008/08/18/go-to-wines/ [750ml] Go-To Wines: This wine, Nobilo, can be found everywhere””probably even in a nearby 7-11””and has all the great characteristics of Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs. This wine is perfect for a hot summer night and is packed with refreshing grapefruit, grass, and green apple flavors

Urban Foodie Blog by Anya Levykh[Urban Foodie Blog by Anya Levykh] A Peck of Press Releases: Little Straw Vineyards 2007 Sauvignon Blanc ~ Sakekasu Braised Pork Belly Pemberton potato salad and garlic scape relish Philips Phoenix Gold Lager. (Indulge in dessert for an additional $11) Chevre Cheesecake with local cherries .

[Notes from the Cellar][[Notes from the Cellar]] This Week at Bella Vino: The Cabernet Sauvignon is the backbone of the blend with well balanced, smooth tannins that will do well with cellaring. Full on the palate with good length on the finish.

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