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- Auburnwine - 10-01-2003
The other evening we had the 2001 Honig Napa Reserve Sauvignon Blanc with some curried crab. It was good enough, but it was different from any SB that I had ever had.
It was moderately dry, round and full, with obvious (but not overwhelming) oak. The fruit was subtle canned peaches, nothing of the crispness and tropical fruit that I generally associate with SB's. It was more like a Riesling, perhaps.
Is there a tradition of SB's in this style or was this out of the norm?
- Bucko - 10-01-2003
It is just some winemaker's expression of the grape. SB should be steely, no noticible oak, lemony, with a touch of grassiness/gooseberry for my palate.
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- joeyz6 - 10-01-2003
Auburn, your description sounds fairly similar to a lot of California SB that I've tried. Bucko's description sounds reminiscent of Loire Valley SB. Tropical fruit in SB makes me think of Australia/New Zealand rather than California and certainly not of the Loire Valley.
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- ShortWiner - 10-01-2003
I'm with Bucko--I never touch an SB that says Reserve on it, and basically avoid California.
- Thomas - 10-01-2003
And to make matters more confusing, Bordeaux SBs run the range of dry oaky to dry flinty, to dessert. In Bordeaux, SB seems best as a dessert wine.
I like the style Bucko and SW like. SW, just got a great New Zealand in the store from Fairchild Downs (sounds like a racetrack) Marlborough. T-riffick!
- ShortWiner - 10-02-2003
I'd like to come by again soon, foodie. Next week, hopefully. Will you be around?
- Thomas - 10-02-2003
SW, I'll be around from Tues-Sat; then, I am off to France.
- ShortWiner - 10-02-2003
Alright! I'll try to be there before before Saturday.