Looking at my recent reviews and the wines I've been tasting, I must admit the flavor profiles for the white wines are all relatively similar (grapefruit and gooseberries). Subconsciously I must be craving these wines. It looks like Chardonnay hasn't even been on my radar. I'm going to have seek out a Chardonnay. Any suggestions?
Rustenberg 2010 Sauvignon Blanc ($14 at Costco) is from the Western Cape of South Africa. It is a blend of 95% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% Semillion. Alcohol 13.5%. The aroma was what I expected from a South African Sauvigon Blanc - citrus and herbacious. The flavor was a bold gooseberry with a hint of grass. The wine was off-dry and well balanced. Enjoyable.
Winemaker's Notes: The intrinsic Sauvignon Blanc characteristics of green pepper, asparagus and gooseberry, with underlying tones of pineapple and passion fruit, are sustained on a fresh, crispy and well-balanced palate with prodigious length.
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