Sauvignon Blanc & Semillion Flashcards
regis minet vieilles vignes
This concentrated, ripe Sauvignon Blanc brims with rich apple, gooseberry and citrus flavors. It has a strongly mineral texture, tense acidity and a delicate, floral finish. The wine should be aged until 2015.
Sancerre vs. Pouilly Fume (poo-yee foom-aye)
both loire valley
sancerre is on slopes, higher elevation, PF is flat
sancerre more clean, crisp, PF more rounded
different soils
PF stays with fine lees longer, more complexity
Andre Neveu Sancerre
André Neveu, owner and winemaker of his eponymous domaine in the tiny village of Chavignol, has been making wine for over 45 years. André, locally known only as ‘Casio,’ is a seventh-generation winemaker in this village known mostly for its famous ‘Crotin de Chavignol;’ a small round of aged goat’s cheese that is best consumed at 10am with a fresh glass of Sancerre! Today, Casio’s son-in-law Thomas Dézat has assumed the role of winemaker at this 30 acre estate. Producing four terroir-specific white Sancerres (all 100% Sauvignon Blanc), a red Sancerre from Pinot Noir, and a rosé, also from Pinot Noir, Casio and Thomas are producing some of the best Sancerres available.
graves
The typical Graves white is dry, mid-bodied and made from the equally classic combination of Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle.
chateau =graville lacoste
70 semillion 20 sauv blanc Pure and lively, Chateau Graville-Lacoste has aromas of peach, melon, wet stone, fresh cut grass and citrus. A classic footprint of Sauvignon Blanc supports the distinct richness of the Semillon. In the mouth, Chateau Graville-Lacoste is medium-bodied and well-balanced with clean, fresh fruit flavors. The finish has great length with dazzling acidity.
Summertime is the perfect time to enjoy this exceptional white. After chilling, let the bottle warm just a bit to allow the complexity to be fully expressed. Chateau Graville-Lacoste is the perfect companion for seafood, chicken or simply on its own during the hot days of summer. Enjoy!
sattlerhof sudsteiermark (shood-styermark)
Slate, honey, grass, ripe apricot, luscious, dry finish, tangy, citrus, lime, ripe pear, medim body, lemon color, grapes and spring hay, long legs
Flinty, grassy and lemony notes unite to make a stony, mineral and straight-laced wine without any frilly detail. There is something uncomproming and austere about this, which brings its very own appeal. — A.K. (5/1/201
Buty Walla Walla
2011 Sémillon, Sauvignon & Muscadelle
“In some ways a more classic example of the Australian
model, with hints of pear, spice, star anise, and fig. A
simply dramatic white wine.” Exceptional
-Dan Berger, June 2013
Sunset
“Standout Blends”
2010 Sémillon, Sauvignon & Muscadelle
“The only white Bordeaux blend we know of in Washington that includes the aromatic third grape, Muscadelle. Heady florals mix with quince, Asian pear, peach, and lemongrass over earthy wet concrete.”
Beautifully floral, fragrant and evocative, with lush and complex aromas of honeycomb, cracker and citrus, carrying into the mouth with rich, bright, detailed flavors. Stone and mineral elements are woven throughout, and the barrel fermentation adds hints of toast.
avennia oliane yakima- 100 percent sauv
by Sean Sullivan
A blend of fruit from esteemed Boushey and Red Willow vineyards, this was aged in a mixture of concrete and French oak (10% new). The herb, lemon verbana and citrus flavors are light on their feet with a creamy texture and a tart zing of mouthwatering acidity that stitches it all together.
A beautiful expression of WA Sauvignon Blanc
with aromas of grapefruit, lemon oil, fresh straw,
savory herbs, and wet stone jump from the glass.
Balancing the richness and complexity of lees
aging with the vibrancy and acidity that define
this varietal creates a complete and compelling
wine. Bright flavors of summer peach, grapefruit,
lemon verbena, and a snap of limestone with a
mineral-laden finish that is rich, lingering,
and fresh. Pairs well with many different foods,
from oysters to Chicken Piccata.
