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Sauvignon Blanc is a Bordeaux French varietal, often called the "most food-friendly" of wines. Our sauvignon blanc maintains the crisp and refreshing qualities that are the hallmark of this varietal, while sur lies aging lends a smooth quality. Aromas include nutty pear, citrus, and litchi. Grapefruit is prevalent in the palate, with a wet stone undertone (ever been in the desert during a quick rain? It reminds you of that). As our 2005 is full-bodied, it pairs well with strong cheese, Thai or Indian food, pork dishes, and "robust" seafood such as grilled swordfish. Grapes grown in Guadalupe Valley, Baja California, wine made in San Diego.
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Varietal Definition
Sauvignon Blanc:
Sauvignon Blanc is widely grown in California — at over 15,000 acres, it’s now the third most planted variety — and often assumes the moniker ‘Fume Blanc’. This popular synonym, credited to Napa’s Robert Mondavi, derives from the grape’s historic home of Pouilly in France’s Upper Loire Valley, where Sauvignon Blanc is the dominant varietal and goes locally by the name of ‘Blanc Fumé’. When treated with respect and afforded suitable growing conditions, Sauvignon Blanc is one of the wine world’s darlings. Steely, racy acidity, green, gooseberry fruit, asparagus and a grassy, herbaceous character characterize dry wines made from this grape.
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