Bouquet: Fruity with light butter. Some lime, apples, light fruits.
Appearance:Clear, extremely pale yellow, perhaps a light corn silk, with a slight greenish tint.
Flavor: Sweet in the mouth, with some bitterness in the finish. Leaves a slight astringency on the tongue as it goes down. Grows on you as you drink, with Granny Smith apples and hints of citrus. Not overly bitter, and extremely well balanced.
Overall Impression: This white is immediately refreshing and extremely deceptive. I picked this up, to be honest, because it was a "select manager's special" at the local liquor store, but it turned out to be excellent, and really complex for a young white wine. When it first hits your tongue, it carries with it a sweetness that seems almost out of character and more in line with a Riesling or Gewurtzraminer, but upon swallowing, the dryer finish balances out the sweetness almost perfectly, making this a wonderful drinking wine. If you like Sauvignon Blanc, this is definitely worth picking up to try.
Vitals:
Vintage: 2009
Varietal Sauvignon Blanc
Price $13.99
Found In Local Liquor Store
Alcohol Content 13.2% by volume
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