I don’t write a lot of review-only posts these days. I've never said I wouldn't ever post one, this is all because I don't think the format is all that useful; I just figured that if something truly
interesting came along I would feel like writing about it.
When I saw the grape Sauvignon Gris on the label I had to
look again. After the second glance I knew I had never heard of or had tasted
wine made from this grape before. Quick research indicated it is a clonal mutation
of Sauvignon Blanc, is minimally planted worldwide but is seeing a resurgence
of interest in Chile, New Zealand and the Graves region in France. Interesting
enough to give it a shot!
The specific bottling I added to my cellar was the 2010 Casa Marin Estero.
This wine balances flowers, nuts, citrus and some green components
in the nose. Because 70% of this wine was aged in oak, touches of brown spices
and vanilla wrap melon and in the mouth. The wine is luscious and mouth
filling. Contrasting other typically oaked whites, Chardonnay I’m talking about
you, the acidity holds through the finish where it is mixed with nuttiness and
hints of bitter orange. Clean and crisp, this wine really demands to be
enjoyed!
The first pairing I threw at this wine was a last-minute-scramble
of a pizza whose sauce was made from avocado, garlic and balsamic vinegar. I
added garden fresh tomatoes and basil, topping it off with two year old Grafton
cheddar cheese. The match didn’t transport me anywhere, but the mélange of
flavors was handled well by the wine and the acidity helped clean up the creamy
avocado.
So I learned something new this week and enjoyed the
experience. That is worth writing about.
Cheers!
Jason
1 comment:
Glad you liked the wine! It's a best seller of ours. In fact, we have none left this year
Saludos!30 rtickxa
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