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| Sauvignon Blanc
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| | | Score | User | City | State | Country | Tasting Notes | Time |
| 75 | | | 92 | JaneGarvey | Atlanta | Georgia | USA | Jean Marie Truchard, John Anthony’s great grandfather, attempted to grow grapes and make wine in Texas, despite the humidity. His grandson and great grandson (John Anthony) bought land in Napa, restoring winemaking to the family heritage, as Truchard Vineyards. John Anthony now makes wine under his own label. The late-harvest Sauvignon Blanc we’re getting is the 2005 vintage, giving us the wonderful opportunity to taste one of these with a bit of age on it. Full-bodied, with a deep greenish golden hue, the wine emits sweet aromas of pineapple and lemon drop. The key to any sweet wine is acidity, and this one has plenty of it, giving the substantial sugar a terrific kick and taking it well out of the range of the liquified lollipop. On the palate, the flavors are lemon drop and candied pineapple, and the acidity pushes the finish into significant length. Serve moderately chilled, about 55-60F/13-15C in small tulip-shaped glasses. Could cellar further if held at 55F/13C. It’s fun to watch these evolve.
Suggested Food Pairings:
Foie gras, just sautéed--no crazy fruit embellishments, please; mousse of foie gras or other poultry liver; creamy blue cheeses (Fourme d‘Ambert; Gorgonzola dolce); lemon desserts (not too sweet); simple cookie (Madeleine or langue de chat).
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Georgia Crown | 10/01/2012 |
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