A six-pack of delicious Sauvignon Blancs
Over the past three months, I have found six Sauvignon Blancs that caught my attention and made palate salvate. These six wines hail from France, New Zealand, and Italy. I will track down the best from California and post those notes and scores shortly.
St. Michael-Eppan Alto Adige Sauvignon 2023
Selvapiana Chianti Rúfina Riserva Vigneto Bucerchiale 2018. (Tasted: May 11, 2023, San Francisco, CA)
· · Avaline Vin de France Sauvignon Blanc “Made with Organic Grapes” An excellent wine for casual moments. The Avaline Sauvignon Blanc drinks well. This wine offers aromas and flavors of savory spices, rustic earth notes, and chalk. Pair it with pan-fried butterfish. (Tasted: September 23, 2024, San Francisco, CA) (Tasted: September 23, 2024, San Francisco, CA) (My Score: 89 Points) Suggested Retail Price: $26.00
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· Clark Estate Marlborough - New Zealand Riverside Terrace Sauvignon Blanc 2023. The 2023 Clark Estate Riverside Terrace Sauvignon Blanc is bright and riveting. This wine offers aromas and flavors of color, alluring minerality, bright Meyer lemons, and fresh garden herbs. Try it with steamed mussels in a light garlic sauce. (Tasted: August 16, 2024, San Francisco, CA) (My Score: 91 Points) Suggested Retail Price: $24.00
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· Grand Fossil Sancerre 2020. I have always been drawn to Sancerre because the wines are aromatic and alluring. The 2023 Grand Fossil Sancerre shows aromas and flavors of ripe Meyer lemons, fragrant, earthy notes, and bright apples. This wine would be perfect with a pan-fried flounder. (Tasted: September 27, San Francisco, CA) (My Score: 91 Points) Suggested Retail Price: $30.00
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· Alphonse Mellot Sancerre Blanc La Demoiselle 2021. The 2021 Alphonse Mellot Sancerre Blanc Les Romains is attractively distinctive on the palate. This wine features aromas and flavors of generous chalky notes, parched stones, and mineral notes. Enjoy it with grilled abalone and medium spicy chiles. (Tasted: August 26, 2024, San Francisco, CA) (My Score: 93 Points) Suggested Retail Price: $80.00
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· St. Michael-Eppan Alto Adige Sanct Valentin Sauvignon Blanc 2023. The 2023 St. Michael-Eppan Sanct Valentin Sauvignon Blanc is a remarkable wine with excellent persistence. This wine offers aromas and flavors of fragrant spices, bright minerality, and dried orange peels. Serve it with steamed white asparagus topped with Meyer lemons. (Tasted: September 20, 2024, San Francisco, CA) (My Score: 92 Points) Suggested Retail Price: $28.00
· Sauvignon Blanc doesn’t always get the love that it deserves. Please email me at Wilfred.willie.wong@gmail.com and let me know your favorites.
Cheers,
Wilfred Wong
Argentiera Bolgheri Rosso Villa Donoratico 2020 (Tasted: July10, 2023, San Francisco, CA)
