NZ Sauvi-Blanc: Taste it again for the 1st time
I often pass on New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc whilst shopping at the wine store. I subconsiously think, "I know what it tastes like." And, "I'm not in the mood for Sauvignon Blanc tonight."
Well, believe it or not. NZ Sauvignon Blanc is one of the world's rock-solid wines in terms of quality and price. Starting at around $12, you can purchase a mighty fine wine that works well with a number of foods: Caesar salad, spinach & feta pizza, spanikopita, sushi and much more.
A good rule of thumb for Sauvignon Blanc: If it's bold, pungent and/or raw, then it will pair nicely with S.B.
Villa Maria is always a fine standby. For $12 the Sauvignon Blanc Reserve is a great-tasting wine.
Chill it in the fridge for 20-30 minutes. Sautee some garlic & spinach. Enjoy!
From Villa Maria's Website:
Vintage Notes:
The 2004 Marlborough vintage will be remembered as a very interesting one. This region saw a fabulous growing season up until verasion when Marlborough experienced its heaviest February rainfalls on record. The 2004 February rainfall was 124mm compared to a long-term average of 45mm. This rainfall coincided with a week long cold snap that proved challenging to both the vineyards and winemakers. Overall the vintage was very sound producing some very intensely aromatic Sauvignon Blanc parcels.
Viticulture:
Fruit was sourced from a range of vineyards in the Wairau and Awatere Valleys. The diverse range of soils and climatic conditions throughout these valleys provided an array of fruit flavours and wine blending options.
Winemaking:
Each vineyard was harvested at optimum ripeness and processed separately to provide the greatest blending options. The fruit was pressed in a pneumatic airbag press, cold settled and racked for fermentation. Cool fermentation techniques were employed to savour flavour and aromatics. After the fermentation had completed the wines were racked to blend, gently fined, filtered and immediately bottled, capturing flavour freshness and richness.
Winemakers Comments:
Distinctively Marlborough, bursting with passionfruit, ripe gooseberry and hints of herbaceous nuances. A well balanced and a freshly invigorating palate with a crisp and zesty finish (June 2004).
Food Match:
Enjoy chilled with fresh seafood and shellfish.
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Posted by: Alexa Ereanora | 26 October 2008 at 04:02 PM