Wines
of the Week - Supple Sauv Blanc - Under $20, 90 Points
Once
again, we continue our series focusing on high quality wines,
with wide distribution, that can be found for $20 or less. This
week, we're focusing on Sauvignon Blanc. So add them to your
shopping list, scoff at those more expensive bottles, and enjoy
quality, even on a budget. Happy drinking!
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Infamous
Goose 2016 Sauvignon Blanc
Winery:
Infamous Goose
Grape(s): Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Marlborough,
New Zealand
Year:
2016
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10- 15
Review:
Inviting aromas of citrus fruits, flint, and wild herbs
weave together on the nose. Grapefruit, lime, and peach
lead the way on the palate, flowing into whispers of minerals
and fresh thyme. There's a welcoming roundness and a balanced
acidity in this wine, making it a very good buy for under
$15.
Rating: 90 |
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Rodney
Strong 2016 "Charlotte's Home" Sauvignon Blanc
Winery:
Rodney Strong
Grape(s):
Sauvignon
Blanc
Region: Edna Valley, California
Year:
2016
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
Tropical and citrus notes are in harmony with accents
of minerals and herbs on the nose. Grapefruit, pineapple,
and lemon are at the forefront of the palate, with touches
of minerals and fresh cut grass in the background. Not
one of those crisp, mouth-puckering Sauv Blanc, it's got
an inviting roundness and ample fruit.
Rating: 89 |
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Tangent
2015 Sauvignon Blanc
Winery:
Tangent
Grape(s):
Sauvignon
Blanc
Region: Edna
Valley, California
Year:
2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
One is drawn in by a nose of melon, grapefruit, and flint.
Green apple and honeydew melon play with suggestions of
lime zest and minerals on the palate. Well balanced, with
a friendly acidity and welcoming roundness, on the palate,
it's a great wine to open with your favorite shellfish.
Rating: 90 |
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Morgan
2015 Sauvignon Blanc
Winery:
Morgan
Grape(s):
Sauvignon
Blanc
Region: Monterey
County, California
Year:
2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
There's some depth on the nose as herb and grass wrap
around tropical and citrus fruits. The palate is nice
and round with passion fruit, guava, ruby red grapefruit,
and lime flavors conversing among a grassy backdrop. It's
California richness crossed with New Zealand herbaceous.
A rather unique take on Sauv Blanc.
Rating: 90 |
By
Jason Barlow
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*Wines
rated with a "+" need
a bit more time to reach peak quality
but will
do so over the coming years
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