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Winemode

Winemode
2021 Reserve, Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca Valley

Pair this wine with:
Chicken Pasta

Category: Sauvignon Blanc

Date Tasted:
Country: Chile
Alcohol: 12.5% RS: .348%
88 Points
Silver Medal
Highly Recommended
$4
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Winemode
2021 Reserve, Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca Valley

Pair this wine with:
Chicken Pasta

Category: Sauvignon Blanc

Date Tasted:
Country: Chile
Alcohol: 12.5% RS: .348%
Silvery emerald straw color. Aromas and flavors of under ripe but candied jalapeño and cassis leaf, white florals, lime and lemon pith, and thai basil with a velvety, vibrant, dry medium body and a warming, captivating, medium-long finish with suggestions of star fruit, jack fruit, lychee, and fresh green salad with no oak flavor. A refreshing and tropical version of Sauvignon Blanc that will appeal to New Zealand drinkers while also expressing Chilean terroir.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Rich & Full
Aroma Aroma: under ripe but candied jalapeño and cassis leaf, white florals, lime and lemon pith, and thai basil
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with suggestions of star fruit, jack fruit, lychee, and fresh green salad
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: A refreshing and tropical version of Sauvignon Blanc that will appeal to New Zealand drinkers while also expressing Chilean terroir.

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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.