Lord knows I haven’t been a big fan of California Sauvignon Blanc over the years. I thought that, compared to white Bordeaux, Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, and even Marlborough, my state has been a distant second, or third. The wines have tended to be either overly sweet, or green, or just plain (...) [STEVE HEIMOFF| WINE BLOG ] 27% Antão Vaz, 25% Viognier, 25% Verdelho e 23% Sauvignon Blanc. No barrel ageing. Alcohol: 13% 145.000 bottles 75cl, 5.000 bottles 37,5cl It reveals an intense, elegant palate with crisp fruit, a refreshing minerality, and pleasing acidity. Full Vintage note (...) I had heard of and enjoyed red Sancerre before, but I did not know until I saw this wine that the nearby town of Menetou-Salon (known for its Sauvignon Blanc-based whites) made any red at all. This was a very nice, lean, light, minerally Pinot Noir. Light garnet color with some amber at the (...) [Blue State Carpetbagger's Red State Wine Blog ] By Len n Thompson, Executive Editor For years, Comtesse Therese and its owner-winemaker Theresa Dilworth produced mostly red wines, with a chardonnay made in Russian oak the lone white. In 2009 that changed when Dilworth added sauvignon blanc to (...) By Len n Thompson, Executive Editor For years, Comtesse Therese and its owner-winemaker Theresa Dilworth produced mostly red wines, with a chardonnay made in Russian oak the lone white. In 2009 that changed when Dilworth added sauvignon blanc to (...) Downes Family Vineyards Sanctuary Peak Sauvignon Blanc 2011 “This looks like an 18th century English cottage!” I remark, sipping a cup of tea while waiting to meet James Downes, who owns Shannon Vineyards in the cool climate region of Elgin (whose wines are sold under the name Downes Family (...) [A Wine Story Wine Reviews] By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor Photo from Pindar.net Edward Lovaas got lucky when he joined Pindar Vineyards in August of 2010. Possibly without even realizing, he walked into what many consider the greatest grape growing season ever on Long (...) By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor Photo from Pindar.net Edward Lovaas got lucky when he joined Pindar Vineyards in August of 2010. Possibly without even realizing, he walked into what many consider the greatest grape growing season ever on Long (...) As the temperature continues to drop, it’s time to lay down those Sauvignon Blancs and pull out some big, hearty reds. Here are six Napa Valley reds that will keep you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside this winter. Ehlers Estate Merlot. Located in St. Helena, the Estate Merlot is generally a (...) Clayhouse Vineyard, owned by Middleton Family Wines, specializes in Rhone-style wines at several grades of production, the Estate level at the top, next the Vineyard level, which adds zinfandel and sauvignon blanc, and, third, the Adobe label, for inexpensive blended red and white wines. The (...) |
