Marlborough Sauvignon, but not as we know it… Brancott Estate Sauvignon Gris 2013, Marlborough, New Zealand (£10.49 Tesco, Asda, Ocado) Has some of the crisp lemon and lime character of Sauvignon Blanc, but instead of the ‘green’ flavours – cut grass, herbs etc – there’s muskier pear and peach notes. […]
Marlborough
Liked this more than I expected to – and would say the same about The Ned Pinot Grigio too The Ned Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, New Zealand (£10.99 Majestic) Smells as if it’s going to be on the fleshy side, but while there is quite exotic and punchy passionfruit, rhubarb […]
The Ned Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, New Zealand
Four very different Sauvignons, all with something to say for themselves Sancerre Chêne Saint Louis 2012, Loire, France (£11.99 Spar) I like the herb, citrus and ripe green apple flavours and the touch of gunflint, but just about visible in the background is that slightly dirty/dusty tang of grey rot. […]
Sauvignon Blanc from France & New Zealand
Laurenz V Charming Grüner Veltliner Kamptal Reserve 2012, Austria (~£19 contact Bibendum) Fresh young stony style, tangy apple and pear underpinned with citrus freshness and an undercurrent of saline minerality. S- Laurenz V Silver Bullet Grüner Veltliner Kamptal Reserve 2012, Austria (~£14.50 per 50cl contact Bibendum) Quite a full, rich […]
Wine Tasting Video: Austrian Gruner Veltliner, Sauvignon from Chile & ...
Knightor Madeleine Angevine 2011, Cornwall, England (£12.50- £13.99 Ellis Wharton Wines, Wadebridge Wines, Knightor Vineyard, Wine in Cornwall) Combines a ‘green’ grassy nettle and floral character with a softer richer ripe apple and even nectarine note, and adds in a touch of icing sugar – think of the dusting on […]
Wine Tasting Video: White Wines from New Zealand & England
The Exquisite Collection Fleurie 2010, Burgundy, France (£6.49 Aldi) Smells decent enough, with soft summer pudding aromas, but while there’s a touch of peppery spice, this has lost its youthful perkiness and now tastes a bit tired. C+ Kleine Zalze Cellar Selection Gamay Noir 2012, Coastal Region, South Africa (£8.99 […]