It is hot outside, so I decided to pour myself a glass of one of my favorite varietals: Sauvignon Blanc! The wonderful delights of this white is, like any wine, no two are a like. Some can be tart, some can be heavy some can be heavenly and , occasionally, some can be down right awful!
I decided to try Beaulieu Vineyard's (aka BV) version this time around. It has been hit and miss for me with american brands, but with the holidays this week, I couldn't pass up a $6.99 sale price.
http://www.bvwines.com
The vineyard first started in 1900 when French immigrants, Georges and Fernand de Letour, came to Napa Valley. When they arrived the first thought that came to them was "beau lieu" meaning "beautiful place". The two of them were one of the first to challenge Europe in the field of elegant viticulture, some of the first to establish the glory that Napa valley is today.
Brand: Bealieu Vineyards Coastal Estates
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Location: California
Vintage: 2011
Price: $6.99 sale price (normally $9.99)
Color: slight hay color
Aroma: citrus, refreshing
Mouth Feel: slightly sharp
Start: lightly acidic
Finish: small lingering of lime, but otherwise clean.
Flavor: Small amount of acidity, a bit tart. Not offensive, but a bit more bold than some other brands.
Other: This was not as refreshing as some of the other Sauvignon Blancs I've had but I've also been spoiled
by high class New Zealand brands. This is also was a little heavier then some I've had, but California does
have a different growing climate. Not bad for a west coast brand.
Overall: 8.0 out of 10
On, the plus side of everything, I had 3/4 of a bottle leftover that my mother used to cook with. She used a
sauce packet put out by McCormick's to make Chicken Scallopini (with zucchini and rotini pasta) and the
Sauvignon Blanc just blossomed with all the extra flavors! It spiced the dish right up and tasted extra
delicious!
Well, until next time, may the sun shine bright and share a bottle between friends!
~Racecar
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