Full Review

The Champion

The Champion
2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

Pair this wine with:
Chicken Pasta

Category: Sauvignon Blanc

Date Tasted:
Country: New Zealand
Alcohol: 13.1%
85 Points
Silver Medal
Highly Recommended
$13.99

The Champion
2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

Pair this wine with:
Chicken Pasta

Category: Sauvignon Blanc

Date Tasted:
Country: New Zealand
Alcohol: 13.1%
Straw green color. Aromas and flavors of Thai basil, kiwi, pickled asparagus, and under ripe peach with a velvety, vibrant, dry medium body and a tingling, interesting, momentary finish with notes of gooseberry, green and yellow apple, artichoke hearts, and apple blossoms. Interesting, herbaceous, and a touch more savory and tart without the pronounced tropical fruit notes indicative of Marlborough.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Juicy & Smooth
Aroma Aroma: Thai basil, kiwi, pickled asparagus, and under ripe peach
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with notes of gooseberry, green and yellow apple, artichoke hearts, and apple blossoms
Sweetness Sweetness: Dry
Enjoy Enjoy: Now on its own and with food
Recipes Pairing: BBQ Chicken, Pad Thai Chicken, Chicken Fajitas
Bottom Line Bottom Line: Interesting, herbaceous, and a touch more savory and tart without the pronounced tropical fruit notes indicative of Marlborough.

The Producer or Importer

Riboli Family Wines

The Producer or  Importer
737 Lamar Street
Los Angeles, CA 90031
USA
1 323-3308795

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Sauvignon Blanc

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Serve in a White Wine Glass
Sauvignon Blanc is a bit of a chameleon of a variety, as it changes its character depending on where it is grown. Most famously in France’s Loire Valley, (especially in Pouilly-Fumé and Sancerre), it is a rich dry white with distinct herbal notes in the nose and on the palate. In New Zealand, the flavors range from gooseberry to tropical; both styles have very good natural acidity. Certain areas in Chile also produce very tropical-driven examples with a touch of herbal character, while the typical California style is clean with melon and spearmint fruit with only traces of herbal notes.

Many styles of Sauvignon Blanc – especially those from New Zealand – are aged in steel tanks to preserve the aromatic qualities, while some producers in Sancerre or even in California age in wooden barrels; this for added texture and spice. Medium-full in body, Sauvignon Blanc is especially excellent paired with shellfish or seafood or lighter poultry with herbs.