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But this one is no sissy. This was Didier's last vintage before he passed away. This is a great bottle of wine but it is not very typical Sauvignon Blanc. very little to none of the grassines, cat pee, texture is so ripe, more like a chardonnay in approach, very dense, good flavours, some tropical almost, hint of sweetness, but very well put together and of one piece. it is not cheap but to get a comparable level in burgundy would likely require a larger extraction.]]>
But this one is no sissy. This was Didier's last vintage before he passed away. This is a great bottle of wine but it is not very typical Sauvignon Blanc. very little to none of the grassines, cat pee, texture is so ripe, more like a chardonnay in approach, very dense, good flavours, some tropical almost, hint of sweetness, but very well put together and of one piece. it is not cheap but to get a comparable level in burgundy would likely require a larger extraction.]]> https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-22780.html Thu, 28 Nov 2013 20:14:02 +0000 TheEngineer]]> https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-22780.html
Regardless, for the price, this drinks very well now. a couple of years resting a home had smoothed out the rougher edges, still citrusy, smooth floral, quite a nice surprise again for the price. This bottle was emptied faster than I anticipated.]]>
Regardless, for the price, this drinks very well now. a couple of years resting a home had smoothed out the rougher edges, still citrusy, smooth floral, quite a nice surprise again for the price. This bottle was emptied faster than I anticipated.]]> https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-22690.html Tue, 06 Aug 2013 14:08:06 +0000 TheEngineer]]> https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-22690.html
So why was I so underwhelmed?

This is a nice enough SB. Very crisp, very clean, citrusy, nicely texture, .... $80????? Wow..... Very similar stories across the range.]]>
So why was I so underwhelmed?

This is a nice enough SB. Very crisp, very clean, citrusy, nicely texture, .... $80????? Wow..... Very similar stories across the range.]]> https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-22632.html Mon, 20 May 2013 06:04:20 +0000 Jackie]]> https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-22632.html
The Silverado Vineyards Miller Ranch SB is 98% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Semillon. Very refreshing ripe grapefruit and melon with grass aromas. Light and bright on the palate, flavors are crisp & citrusy with mineral notes.

Silverado is a Disney family-owned property and they spare no expense in their winemaking. I very much enjoyed the SB. Of course, the accompanying small plate was a great enhancer. The CIA also spares no expense...

They paired the Silverado Miller Ranch SB with pan roasted quail,spaghetti squash, carrot-parsnip puree and house-cured bacon vinaigrette. Beautiful pairing.]]>
The Silverado Vineyards Miller Ranch SB is 98% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Semillon. Very refreshing ripe grapefruit and melon with grass aromas. Light and bright on the palate, flavors are crisp & citrusy with mineral notes.

Silverado is a Disney family-owned property and they spare no expense in their winemaking. I very much enjoyed the SB. Of course, the accompanying small plate was a great enhancer. The CIA also spares no expense...

They paired the Silverado Miller Ranch SB with pan roasted quail,spaghetti squash, carrot-parsnip puree and house-cured bacon vinaigrette. Beautiful pairing.]]> https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-22621.html Fri, 03 May 2013 14:42:40 +0000 TheEngineer]]> https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-22621.html
The nose was also extremely explosive, floral, mellon, apricot, peach,...wow. The a palate showed much the same but with a nice layer of minerality and structure. Very fresh and balanced. This is a great wine and i would love to try it again.]]>
The nose was also extremely explosive, floral, mellon, apricot, peach,...wow. The a palate showed much the same but with a nice layer of minerality and structure. Very fresh and balanced. This is a great wine and i would love to try it again.]]> https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-22310.html Sun, 27 May 2012 04:33:21 +0000 ]]> https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-22310.html https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-22286.html Wed, 09 May 2012 11:41:08 +0000 ]]> https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-22286.html
But was a great wine. Elegance defined, super balance, well crafted, floral, surreal lightness on the palate, this thing just danced across your tongue. Similar in style to the 08 but with a touch more wood that never even shows its head. I could drink this all night.]]>
But was a great wine. Elegance defined, super balance, well crafted, floral, surreal lightness on the palate, this thing just danced across your tongue. Similar in style to the 08 but with a touch more wood that never even shows its head. I could drink this all night.]]> https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-22044.html Tue, 22 Nov 2011 04:41:15 +0000 ]]> https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-22044.html

While I think that it is an interesting wine, nothing against it, I could not get past the burnt rubber nose of the wine. Good texture, well built and pleasingly soft for the masses, I did not want to smell it and when that happens, I don't want to drink it. Others will have other opinions I'm sure.]]>

While I think that it is an interesting wine, nothing against it, I could not get past the burnt rubber nose of the wine. Good texture, well built and pleasingly soft for the masses, I did not want to smell it and when that happens, I don't want to drink it. Others will have other opinions I'm sure.]]> https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-22002.html Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:46:10 +0000 ]]> https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-22002.html https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-21570.html Mon, 20 Jun 2011 02:37:04 +0000 ]]> https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-21570.html https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-21483.html Fri, 13 May 2011 05:32:21 +0000 ]]> https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-21483.html https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-10210.html Mon, 07 Feb 2011 21:56:00 +0000 ]]> https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-10210.html
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2009 Chateau Gaboron Sauvignon Bland--This was my favorite of the three and I think also the least expensive by the glass. Green-tinged gold color; mixture of grapefruit, lemon and pear scents. Flavorful and rich on the palate with plentiful acid. Nice.

2009 S.A. Prum Riesling--muted nose. Pale straw color. Apple flavor. Tastes dry or only slightly off dry but a bit bland. However, it did pair fairly well with the chicken salad croissant.

2008 McManis Viognier, California. Longer finish than I expected. A touch of white pepper or ginger spice. Lacking any defined apricot or peach flavors.]]>
2009 Chateau Gaboron Sauvignon Bland--This was my favorite of the three and I think also the least expensive by the glass. Green-tinged gold color; mixture of grapefruit, lemon and pear scents. Flavorful and rich on the palate with plentiful acid. Nice.

2009 S.A. Prum Riesling--muted nose. Pale straw color. Apple flavor. Tastes dry or only slightly off dry but a bit bland. However, it did pair fairly well with the chicken salad croissant.

2008 McManis Viognier, California. Longer finish than I expected. A touch of white pepper or ginger spice. Lacking any defined apricot or peach flavors.]]> https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-10120.html Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:26:00 +0000 ]]> https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-10120.html
2007 Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand

Screwcap. 13% alcohol. The label describes the color as pale lemon. I would add to that a faint greenish tinge, reminding me of the peridot gem.
Refreshing acidity and a flavor palette combining lime, gooseberry and fennel? or lemongrass? on the palate. Nice summer sipper. Purchased last year and my final bottle of this.

2009 Petirrojo Sauvignon Blanc, D.O. Colchaqua Valley, Chile. Bisquertt Family Vineyards. 13.5% alcohol. Paid $8.99 at The Wine Merchant, Raleigh.
Bolder, more body than the Wither Hills. Lemon with suggestions of grapefruit. Good QPR. Had it with quiche lorraine. May lack elegance but delivered on value and impact. Again I'm left wondering how they can grow the grapes, harvest them, produce and bottle the wine, ship it all the way from Chile to North Carolina and make any profit at $8.99 retail. I would probably buy again although I prefered the Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc that I had earlier this summer to both of these.




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2007 Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand

Screwcap. 13% alcohol. The label describes the color as pale lemon. I would add to that a faint greenish tinge, reminding me of the peridot gem.
Refreshing acidity and a flavor palette combining lime, gooseberry and fennel? or lemongrass? on the palate. Nice summer sipper. Purchased last year and my final bottle of this.

2009 Petirrojo Sauvignon Blanc, D.O. Colchaqua Valley, Chile. Bisquertt Family Vineyards. 13.5% alcohol. Paid $8.99 at The Wine Merchant, Raleigh.
Bolder, more body than the Wither Hills. Lemon with suggestions of grapefruit. Good QPR. Had it with quiche lorraine. May lack elegance but delivered on value and impact. Again I'm left wondering how they can grow the grapes, harvest them, produce and bottle the wine, ship it all the way from Chile to North Carolina and make any profit at $8.99 retail. I would probably buy again although I prefered the Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc that I had earlier this summer to both of these.




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Still retains a bright tangy citrus note. Shows less age than I had feared. Nice balance of ripe fruit and sufficient mineral and acidity. Very pleasant drinking, especially on the first evening. I paired it with garlic shrimp over rice and it was a nice complement to the shrimp.]]> 12.5% alcohol. Light-to-medium gold color.
Still retains a bright tangy citrus note. Shows less age than I had feared. Nice balance of ripe fruit and sufficient mineral and acidity. Very pleasant drinking, especially on the first evening. I paired it with garlic shrimp over rice and it was a nice complement to the shrimp.]]>