Clos du Bois Sauvignon Blanc, 2009

Yesterdays wine tasting was two wines - Clos du Bois 2009 Sauvignon Blanc and Trivento 2009 Amado Sur Malbec. 

On March 21st I reviewed the 2009 Trivento Amado Sur Malbec.  With yesterdays tasting this was still a customer favorite. 

Clos du Bois 2009 Sauvignon Blanc is from the North Coast of California.  I always enjoy New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs so I was looking forward to tasting one from California.  Clos du Bois Sauvignon Blanc was a pleasant surprise and enjoyable.  I find New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs to be very fruit forward (strong grapefruit flavor, and aroma, with lemon and lime). Clos du Bois Sauvignon Blanc was less fruit forward than a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and a tad more fruit than a Pinot Grigio (Pinot Grigio's are a mild grapefruit with a hint of lemon). On my palate Clos du Bois Sauvignon Blanc has more of a lemon profile, a hint of grapefruit and melon, with a finish of lime.  It also has nice acidity.  If you would like a wine that is between a Sauvignon and Blanc and a Pinot Grigio I recommend you try Clos du Bois.  Customers enjoyed this wine.

Winemaker's Notes:  Citrus aromas with grapefruit and melon flavors.