Tuesday, December 11, 2007

NOBILO - SAUVIGNON BLANC

Vintage: 2006
Price Range: $11
Producer: Nobilo Wine Group
Region & Country: Auckland, New Zealand
Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Recommended By: Sample at Dominick's Grocery

Place & Date Purchased: Dominick's Grocery, Chicago, IL - 11/21/2007
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 12/11/2007

Appearance: Pale gold
Nose: Crisp apple with a touch of grapefruit
Taste: Fruity, citrus, tart, a little lemon flavor
Finish: Crisp, clean aftertaste; cleans the palate
Overall Impression: Anyone who knows me, knows that I'm not a white wine person. Christie Nyssen actually drank the majority of this bottle and the words she used were, "I love it!"

Overall Rating: 96/100
Overall Value: ****.5 / 5 Stars

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