Sunday, April 27, 2014

Wine Tasting: Yealands Estate Sauvignon Blanc




Name: Yealands Estate Sauvignon Blanc
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Country: New Zealand
Region: Seaview Vineyard
Year: 2008
Price: $7.95
Review: This aromatic wine shows lifted flavours of blackcurrant with underlying notes of wet stone and thyme.  The palate is elegant yet full with sufficient weight and texture, balanced by a flinty minerality.  This wine is a fantastic match with foods such as cheese salad, poultry dishes and a wide range of seafood dishes including freshly shucked natural oysters, prawns, green lip mussels, and creamy scallops.  
My Review: I was able to detect the earthy aromas in this wine.  I also got hints of cinnamon and nuts.  It was a very delightful and crisp wine.  Unfortunately I don't like seafood so I won't be doing any of the food pairings listed.  

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