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August 19 - Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2010 - the ViniCode™

Kim Crawford, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2010

Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc
appearance - bright, clear
color - pale yellow
aroma - intense
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry, slight sweetness.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - .
fruit/floral - lime, melon.
earth/spice - grass.
body - medium-light.
alcohol - 13.5%.
tannins - .
price - $14.99.
serving notes - serve cold. 

The ViniCode™ - Our 12 Favorite Wines of 2010 - Number 11 - Oyster Bay 2009 Sauvignon Blanc

A tart, refreshing New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. This is the perfect summer wine. Definitely in the NZSB style, but with a smidge more finesse and body.

Oyster Bay 2009 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc
appearance - bright, clear
color - pale yellow
aroma - strong
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - .
fruit/floral - limes, grapefruit, granny smith apples.
earth/spice - grass, asparagus.
body - medium-light.
additional notes - Very refreshing, drink cold.

For our Perfect Pairing of Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc and Falafel click here.

 

December 01 - Nobilo Regional Collection Pinot Noir 2008 - the ViniCode™

Nobilo, Regional Collection, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2008

Grapes: Pinot Noir 
appearance - bright, clear
color - pale purple
aroma - subtle
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry, slight sweetness.
acidity - round.
oak/toast - toast.
fruit/floral - strawberries.
earth/spice - metallict.
body - medium-light.
alcohol - 13%.
tannins - soft.
serving notes - serve cold.

For our Perfect Pairing of Nobilo Pinot Noir and Turkey Pot Pie click here.

July 13 - Vicar's Choice Sauvignon Blanc - The ViniCode™

Vicar's Choice Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2009

Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc 
appearance - bright, clear
color - straw
aroma - intense
flavors (smell + taste)

sweetness - dry, slight sweetness.

acidity - crisp.

oak/toast - .
fruit/floral - lemons, grapefruit, melon.
earth/spice - flint, grass.

body - medium.
tannins - .
additional notes - fuller than you might expect from a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, nice acidity, drink cold

June 17 - Nobilo East Coast Pinot Grigio 2008 Regional Collection - The ViniCode™

Nobilo East Coast Pinot Grigio, Regional Collection, New Zealand, 2008

Grapes: Pinot Grigio 
appearance - bright, clear
color - light yellow
aroma - strong
flavors (smell + taste)

sweetness - dry.

acidity - defined.

oak/toast - .
fruit/floral - melon, peach.
earth/spice - grass, asparagus, mineral.

body - medium.
tannins - .
additional notes - fresh out of the refrigerator this wine may seem grassy, but as it warms the tropical fruit begin to be revealed, rich, oily texture.

May 28 - Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2009 - The ViniCode™

Oyster Bay 2009 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc
appearance - bright, clear
color - pale yellow
aroma - strong
flavors (smell + taste)

sweetness - dry.

acidity - defined.

oak/toast - .
fruit/floral - limes, grapefruit, granny smith apples.
earth/spice - grass, asparagus.

body - medium-light.
additional notes - In the New Zealand style but perhaps more balanced, not as shrill. Very refreshing, drink cold.

For our Perfect Pairing of Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc and Falafel click here.

May 24 - Matua Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2009 - The ViniCode™

Matua Valley 2009 Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc
appearance - bright, clear
color - pale yellow
aroma - strong
flavors (smell + taste)

sweetness - dry.

acidity - crisp.

oak/toast - .
fruit/floral - granny smith apples, grapefruit.
earth/spice - grass, asparagus, green pepper.

body - light.
additional notes - very earthy sauvignon blanc, clean and mouthwatering, best served cold

For our Perfect Pairing of Matua Valley Sauvignon Blanc and Guacamole click here.