Clear, light gold in the glass. Clean, medium-plus intensity melon, citrus, and mineral nose. Dry with a hint of residual sugar probably coming from tropical fruit notes. Strong lemon quality. High acidity, though it seems to drop off quite quickly in the finish. Medium body. Seems to be some use of oak here as well—comes [...]
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Clear, pale gold appearance. Intense green pepper and spice nose with a hint of ripe fruit; very distinctive. Dry, high acidity, light-plus body. Again vegetal on the palate, green and red peppers, mineral, and citrus. Very long lemon finish. A strong example of the vegetal qualities of New Zealand Sauv Blancs. 13% alcohol. Recommended. Bought [...]
Clear, light gold appearance. Nose is clean, medium intensity green pepper and green apples. Dry, high acidity, light body. Lemon-pepper, mineral, and green fruit. Medium length with an herbaceous finish; 12% alcohol. Sharp and fresh; organic. Overall good—recommended. $24 at Crosstown. See Richmond Plains.
Clear, light lemon appearance. Clean, medium intensity lemon-floral nose. Dry, high acidity and medium bodied; citrus, mineral-pepper, and a bit of a grassy quality. Nice long finish. 13% alcohol. Recommended. $30 at Marquis (see their tasting notes). See Henry Natter.
Clear pale gold appearance. Clean, intense tropical fruit, citrus, and vegetal nose. Dry, high acidity, medium body, lemon-pineapple and green pepper. Medium plus length. $30 for half litre at Il Caminetto di Umberto in Whistler Village. A fine NZ Sauv Blanc; recommended—my friend and fellow wine lover really liked this one for its intense tropical fruit [...]
Clear pale gold appearance. Clean medium-plus intensity lemon-vegetal nose. Dry, high acidity and light body with intense citrus, green pepper, and floral notes. Good length. 13.5% alcohol. Recommended. $22.90 at Marquis. See Momo Wines (currently converting to organic).
Celebrating my successful completion of the WSET Level 2 Intermediate Certificate in Wines and Spirits, which I took in the fall from Lynn Coulthard of Fine Vintage Limited. Clear, pale lemon-gold appearance. Medium intensity citrus-floral nose. Dry, high acidity, medium body; mineral, lemon, and woody qualities in the mouth. Intense, austere, definitely enjoyable. Good length. 12% alcohol. $40 [...]
Clear, pale silver-lemon appearance. Clean, medium intensity lemon, tropical fruits, and earthy-vegetal nose. Dry, very high acidity, medium body; ripe banana, citrus, and spice with medium-plus length. Crisp and refreshing; an enjoyable drink. 12.5% alcohol; $22.90 at Crosstown. See Omaka Springs Estates.
Clear, medium lemon-gold. Medium-plus intensity citrus and banana aromas. Bone dry high acidity and light body. Quite intense lemon and green apple with touches of toastiness and tropical fruit. 13.5% alcohol; medium length. This is a blend of 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon. See Amador Foothill Winery. $28.95 at Firefly Fine Wines & Ales—first bottle [...]
Clear, near-medium lemon-gold. Clean, light nose of yeast, apple, and vanilla. Dry with an initial hint of residual sugar at the tip of the tongue; high acidity, medium body. Medium intensity citrus, floral-spice, sage, and subtle oak flavours with medium length. 12.5% alcohol. Overall good. About $26 at Crosstown. See Mission Hill Winery; winemaker’s notes.
