Tasting - Decoy Sauvignon Blanc

Name: Decoy Sauvignon Blanc
Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Sonoma County, California
Country: United States
Year: 2013
Price: $28.00

Winery Review: Vibrant and fruit-foward expression of Sauvignon Blanc with abundant aromas of pineapple, honeydew, lime leaves and lemon zest. The fruit continues on the palate which is full and round with ripe melon flavors and bright refreshing acidity. It lingers in your mouth before ending with a hint of citrus zest.

My Review: This wine had strong aromas of lemon and lime. After tasting it was quite acidic and somewhat thin bodied. There were hints of citrus on the finish, but the acidity somewhat overpowered these flavors.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Casas del Bosque Sauvignon Blanc

Name: Casas del Bosque Sauvignon Blanc
Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Casablanca Valley
Country: Chile
Year: 2013
Price: $12.95

Winery Review: Gorgeous notes, pungent and complex with layers of aromas that transfer into the palate. Notes of gooseberry, key lime and herbs and jalapeno pepper hints give way to grapefruit and more tropical fruit richness, followed up with a touch of minerality. The palate gushes with pink grapefruit, gauva and a sweet, tart interplay that is fresh and vibrant. This has exceptional length and for the price this is a screamer. It is reported that Casa de Bosque makes one of Casablanca's best Sauvignon Blanc and supplies Sauvignon Blanc grapes to some well known wineries with big names who know this to be true. Exceptional value, this wine has great purity and vibrancy that gushes with crisp fruit, with a finish you could keep time with.

My Review: This wine had a very unique aroma. There were smells of grapefruit, herb, grass and basil. After tasting, there was an interesting jalepeno pepper flavor. It wasn't spicy but it had a peppery taste. It was also very smooth with little acidity which made it easy to drink.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Moulin de Gassac Blanc

Name: Moulin de Gassac Blanc
Variety: 40% Grenache Blanc, 30% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Clairette
Region: Languedoc
Country: France
Year: 2012
Price: $9.95

Winery Review: Variously described as "Lafite in the Languedoc", "the only Grand Cru of the Midi" and "exceptional", Mas de Daumas Gassac has consistently been the Languedoc glod standard for the past four decades. The 80-hectare, organically farmed estate is located deep in the sultry Midi, but enjoys a temperate microclimate as a result of altitude, which gives the wines a lovely deftness of touch. Try with coconut fish curry, penne al pesto, seafood gratin or cheese souffle.

My Review: This wine had a very fruity and floral aroma. However upon tasting, the fruit did not come out too much and it had a dry and somewhat bitter finish. It actually had some herbal flavor instead of fruit flavor.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Indwe Sauvignon Blanc

Name: Indwe Sauvignon Blanc
Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Elim
Country: South Africa
Year: 2012
Price: $7.95

Winery Review: Grapes are meticulously sourced from our grape producers along the coastal region of the Western Cape ensuring complexity and freshness in the wine. Indwe Sauvignon Blanc is full of layers, balance and persistence. The wine is imbued with tropical and citrus notes, with hints of melon and gooseberry flavors.

My Review: This wine had a very grassy and parsley smell for me with slight citrus aromas. After tasting, it was very light with an acidic, bitter finish and not a lot of flavors.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Postales Sauvignon Blanc Semillon

Name: Postales Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
Variety: 65% Sauvignon Blanc, 35% Semillon
Region: Patagonia
Country: Argentina
Year: 2012
Price: $12.95

Winery Review: Intense, floral and fruity, with citrus notes and a mineral touch. Gentle, fruity, balanced and distinguished acidity. Delicious long finish.

My Review: This wine had a slightly acidic nose with not much fruity, citrus aroma. After tasting, I did not find much going on with this wine. It was very thin and lacked any prominent flavors. The finish was slightly acidic. Overall not my favorite wine.

I did not have this wine with food. 

Tasting - Maipe Sauvignon Blanc

Name: Maipe Sauvignon Blanc
Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Mendoza
Country: Argentina
Year: 2012
Price: $8.95

Winery Review: Filled with notes of honeyed grapefruit, honeydew melon, and figs, it is a light to medium-bodied, fresh, lively Sauvignon Blanc that has significantly more character than one would expect in a $13 wine.

My Review: This wine definitely had a nice melon aroma  with some hints of floral smells coming through. After tasting, it was citrusy and floral on the front but finished with a nice acidic component.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Stickybeak Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

Name: Stickybeak Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Sonoma County, California
Country: United States
Year: 2009
Price: $14.00


Winery Review: White peach, freshly cut grass and citrus, with spicy, smoky flint notes beneath. The palate opens with an engaging freshness yet also shows a generous mouthfeel beneath. Long, deep and quite succulent, the characters of pie baked stone fruit and mayer lemon continue through to the clean finish.

My Review: This wine opened with a very sweet and fruity nose. I did not get any of the smoky or spicy smells or tastes. This wine was very light and sweet with no acidity at the finish. Overall, it was not a bad wine.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Norton Sauvignon Blanc 2012

Name: Norton Sauvignon Blanc
Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Mendoza
Country: Argentina
Year: 2012
Price: $12.00

Winery Review: Aromas of pithy citrus and pineapple are decent but unrefined, while flavors of tangerine and pineapple are tropical, zesty and what they are. This is nothing more than a fresh, simple, citrusy white to sip on the patio.

My Review: This wine has a mild citrus smell as well as some flowery smells. After tasting, it was more full bodied than I expected for a white wine but hints of citrus came through. I did not taste the pineapple and tropical flavors.

I had this wine without food.

Tasting - Babich Sauvignon Blanc

I forgot to take a picture of the bottle at the tasting.

Name: Babich Sauvignon Blanc
Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Marlborough
Country: New Zealand
Year: 2012
Price: $14.95

Winery Review: A juicy white, with bright acidity and lean lemon, lime and green apple flavors. A note of fresh thyme graces the finish. Drink now.

My Review: This wine had a very light, fruity taste. Apple was a prominent taste in this wine. Very smooth wine with not much of a bitter taste.

I tasted this on its own without food.