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Vintage: 2008
Price Range: $20
Producer: White Haven Wine Company
Region & Country: Malborough, New Zealand
Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Recommended By: Wine Tasting
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 5/14/2009
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 9/22/2009
Appearance: Pale gold and full-bodied
Nose: Peaches, grapefruit, pears and honey
Taste: Grapefruit and lemon; has a creaminess and sweet crispness
Finish: Creamy with an herb finish; lingers slightly
Overall Impression: This Sauvignon Blanc is probably one of the best I have ever had...for now, of course. It has a great balance of fruit, sweetness and creaminess. The herb finish is also very nice!
Overall Rating: 96/100
Overall Value: **** / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2007
Price Range: $20
Producer: Rose Valley Winery
Region & Country: Graton, California, USA
Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Recommended By: Wine Club
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 8/3/2009
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 8/25/2009
Dinner: Scallops, various cheeses and french bread
Appearance: Brilliant, pale gold; very clean and light-bodied
Nose: Strong lemon, apple, pear, honey and floral scent
Taste: Sweet honey taste with hints of apple and pear; clean and crisp
Finish: Taste more fruit in finish; lingers slightly, but clean
Overall Impression: This wine was delicious with the scallops. I'm a huge fan! This is got to be the best summer because it's just so fruitful and light. You will love the clean and crisp taste. It just cleans your mouth.
Overall Rating: 96/100
Overall Value: **** / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2006
Price Range: $17
Producer: Cecchetti Wine Company
Region & Country: Graton, California
Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 2/7/2009
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 3/18/2009
Appearance: Light gold; brilliant-clear
Nose: Clean, fruity scent; soft floral and creamy
Taste: Sweet and herb; slightly tart
Finish: Slightly dry and lingers
Overall Impression: I had a bit of a strawberry when drinking this and it was great. It's a decent Sauvignon Blanc. It's a clean white, but the price is way too steep. I have had better for a much better price.
Overall Rating: 86/100
Overall Value: **/ 5 Stars
Vintage: 2006
Price Range: $11
Producer: Maxwell Creek Winery
Region & Country: Rutherford, CA
Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 01/06/2009
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 02/04/2009
Appearance: Very light, almost clear; brilliant, full-bodied
Nose: Peaches, pears and a hint of grass
Taste: Earthy, sweet tasting and fruity
Finish: Slightly acidic and dry
Overall Impression: This wine had a great flavor that wasn't so overly powerful. It's a perfect example of a Sauvignon Blanc.
Overall Rating: 89/100
Overall Value: ***.5 / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2007
Price Range: $20
Producer: St. Clement Vineyards
Region & Country: St. Helena, California, USA
Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Recommended By: Wine Club
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 08/04/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 08/09/2008
Appearance: Very daffodil
Nose: Apple, pear and floral aromas
Taste: Buttery; creamy sweetness
Finish: Fruity with a warmth to the tongue
Overall Impression: This would make a good dessert wine and stand-alone wine. Nothing in particular stands out more than others I've had.
Overall Rating: 89/100
Overall Value: *** / 5 Stars
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
Vintage: 2008
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