Sauvignon Blanc Emerges from Chardonnay's Shadow
Long languishing in the shadow of chardonnay, sauvignon blanc - the crisp, refreshing, food-friendly wine with a citrusy, herbaceous character - is better than ever.
California
2003 Dry Creek Vineyard "Fume" Sonoma ($15)
2007 Markham Napa Valley ($17)
2008 Hanna Russian River Valley ($19)
2008 Winery at Holy Cross Abbey Reserve ($19)
2008 Sauvignon Republic Russian River Valley ($20)
2003 Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve ($20)
2003 Dry Creek Vineyard Estate "Fume" DCV3 ($25)
2003 Dry Creek Vineyard Taylor's Vineyard Musque ($25)
2007 Duckhorn Napa Valley ($27)
2007 Flora Springs Soliloquy ($27)
2003 Mayacamas Mount Veeder ($30)
2003 Grgich Hills Napa Valley "Fume" ($30)
2007 Joseph Phelps St. Helena ($32)
California Blends
2007 Hayman & Hill Interchange ($15)
2007 Beringer Alluvium ($17)
2007 Bennet Lane Maximus ($28)
New Zealand (Marlborough)
2008 New Harbor ($11)
2007 Wairu River ($19)
2008 Long Boat ($20)
2008 Matua Valley ($10)
2008 Sauvignon Republic ($20)
South Africa (Stellenbosch)
2008 Sauvignon Republic ($20)
Chile
2008 Louis Felipe Edwards Reserva ($10)
2008 Valdevieso ($10)
2008 Veramonte ($11)
2008 Casablanca Nimbus ($12)
2008 MontGras Reserva ($12)
2007 Penalolen ($12)
2008 Alcance ($15)
1 comment:
Chalk Creek in Mendocino County makes a good (an inexpensive) Sauvignon Blanc (2007) that is completely characteristic of the varietal: mineral, acidic, stone, with floral, honey & citrus aromas.
One of the most memorable came from Temecula Valley's Palumbo Family. They made a Sauvignon Blanc, a rarity for this estate winery (primarily produces red). Perhaps it was the novelty, perhaps the food or company, but it was definitely one of my favorites.
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