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One of the noble grapes Sauvignon Blanc is grown just about everywhere. If you drink white wine then you probably drink Sav. Blanc. Originally from South West France where it is used in Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé these wines tend to be very dry and herby. Often referred as mineral and nettle flavours. New world Sav. … Continue reading Sauvignon Blanc Grape Variety
Another wine tasting at Madrid & Darracott, the only wine shop to have kept us entertained during the pandemic. This time a classic cheese and wine pairing. They had an incredible amount of cheese which was delicious but I will focus exclusively on the wines. I'd hazard a guess that this Sauvignon Blanc is from … Continue reading Valdelagunde Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Time for something a little different. I bought this Italian white wine at a restaurant in Tenby Wales on a recent holiday. I don't think I've ever had an Italian Sauvignon Blanc before. Italy has so many of its own famous grape varieties that to see it use a classic French grape is a bit … Continue reading Spedala Sauvignon Blanc
Another slightly out there wine from a less than usual wine region. This time from India. Tried at a new style street food Indian restaurant in Cambridge, The Tiffin Truck (very tasty food). It was recommended to me by my old friends at the Lion and Lamb in Milton. Given they know there wines and … Continue reading Soul Tree Sauvignon Blanc 2018
The first white wine at the Christmas Wine Tasting at the Lion and Lamb was an organic Sauvignon Blanc made by the three Giesen brothers from Germany. Decades ago, well before the wine world had heard of Marlborough, the brothers went on holiday to New Zealand. Whilst there they fell in love with the Marlborough … Continue reading Giesen Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Another regular wine tasting at vinopremier.com this time featuring the Tobelos Bodega which is based in Briñas, 2km from Haro. It is classified as Rioja Alta but is only one of two Rioja Alta Bodegas found North of the River Ebro. This is the coolest part of Rioja where the wind helps control the humidity … Continue reading Tobelos Blanco 2017
In honour of International Sauvignon Blanc Day, which I missed yesterday, here is a sneaky Sav Blanc that I tried on a recent holiday in the UK. It was at a Warner Leisure Hotel whose wines are usually mid range designed for the British palette. So I have no idea if this is the best … Continue reading Christian Thirot-Fournier Sancerre 2017
The second white wine from the Bodega Diez Siglos Wine Tasting at vinopremier.com this time made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Aside from the change in grape variety it is otherwise made exactly the same as the Verdejo 2018. The grapes are grown in the same area (i.e. soil and climate), harvested the same way, fermented … Continue reading Diez Siglos Sauvignon Blanc 2018
The first wine of the Tres Calas series from Bodega Madrid Romero at the Madrid & Darracott wine tasting. Blended to represent the Grandmother: The Grandmother: Sauvignon white-Macabeo is the wine from the 3 Calas collection that conveys the elegance associated with Mercedes Romero, the first generation of the family. Light and elegant, it is … Continue reading Tres Calas Blanco 2017
Stranded at Standsted airport whilst the striking French leave my plane delayed by one and a half hours. I've finally caved and nipped into Weatherspoons for a glass of wine. This is not a pub I'm fond of on the whole but the choices here are few. There's your typical champagne bar (bit above my … Continue reading Mud House Sauvignon Blanc Rose
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