Wine Reviews: Sauvignon Blanc

Tasted Wednesday, June 27, 2012 by davidwhitedc with 412 views

Introduction

I opened several Sauvignon Blancs that had arrived as press samples. All were tasted single blind.

Flight 1 (11 Notes)

  • 2010 Matetic Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc EQ 90 Points

    Chile, San Antonio Valley

    SRP: $20. A bright, zesty nose of lemon juice, lime rind, gooseberry and passion fruit. On the palate, lots of tropical fruits come through, along with a hint of chalk. A fun, refreshing wine that’d be perfect on a hot day.

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  • 2010 Mayacamas Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 89 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder

    SRP: $25. On the nose, fresh cut grass, lime juice, and pink grape fruit. A surprisingly complex palate showing a hint of lees and salinity. A bit too tart at the very finish, but a very tasty wine.

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  • 2011 Brampton Sauvignon Blanc 86 Points

    South Africa, Coastal Region, Stellenbosch

    SRP: $10. On the nose, fresh green peppers and asparagus along with grass and a hint of gooseberries. The palate is lively, but it’s too aggressively green.

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  • 2011 Envolve Sauvignon Blanc 90 Points

    USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros

    SRP: $20. A beautiful, fresh Sauvignon Blanc with Oceanspray Pink Grapefruit Juice, fresh lime, and all sorts of other citrus notes. Bright and refreshing on the palate, if a bit simple.

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  • 2011 Brancott Estate Sauvignon Blanc 88 Points

    New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough

    SRP: $12. On the nose, a fresh, simple Sauvignon Blanc that’s exploding with Meyer lemons, pink grapefruit, and white peaches. The palate is much richer than one would expect – full of lush, tropical fruits and sweet citrus fruits. A definite crowd pleaser.

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  • 2011 Douglas Green The Beachhouse White 86 Points

    South Africa, Western Cape

    SRP: $10. The nose isn’t terribly aromatic, but it does give off a hint of lime, guava, and honeysuckle. The palate is unremarkable, but this wine is remarkably gulpable.

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  • 2009 Robert Mondavi Winery Fumé Blanc Reserve To-Kalon Vineyard 90 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    SRP: $40. A stunningly complex Sauvignon Blanc with lemons, grapefruit, mint, and white flowers, along with a hint of gray minerality. The palate, while tightly wound, shows off sweet citrus notes and a hint of alcohol. This is a serious Sauvignon Blanc, and one that should likely be cellared for a few years.

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  • 2009 Joseph Jewell Sauvignon Blanc 88 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley

    SRP: $24. The nose is subtle, marked by hints of lemon, lime, grapefruit, and yogurt. The palate is similar – neither simple nor complex, neither muted nor explosive. A simple but enjoyable wine.

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  • 2010 Cliff Lede Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 92 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    SRP: $23. A serious, lean Sauvignon Blanc that reminds me of a top-flight Sancerre. Underripe peaches meet pink grapefruit, pineapples, and chalk. The palate is much tarter than the nose suggests – exploding with zesty citrus notes, bracing minerality, and mouth-watering acidity. A solid wine.

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  • 2010 Boschendal Sauvignon Blanc Grande Cuvée 89 Points

    South Africa, Coastal Region

    SRP: $14. A seductive nose of fresh grass, asparagus, lemon rind, chalk dust, and crushed stones. The palate is similar, with a full mouthfeel and a long finish. A very interesting and tasty wine.

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  • 2011 Douglas Green Sauvignon Blanc 86 Points

    South Africa, Coastal Region

    SRP: $11. The nose explodes with fresh-from-the-garden green pepper, wet grass, and a hint of pineapples and mangos. The palate, unfortunately, isn’t as pleasing – it’s awkwardly sweet with an extremely short finish.

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