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Category Archives: New Zealand
Mini-Review – Mud House 2009 Riesling
I have been tasting through a lot of “winter whites” lately and some have been fantastic and others mundane. Mud House 2009 Riesling was one of the wines in the line up and it definitely provides an interesting experience for … Continue reading
Mini-Review – The Seeker 2011 Sauvignon Blanc
The second wine I tasted from The Seeker line was their 2011 Sauvignon Blanc. This 100% Sauvignon Blanc comes from the Marlborough region of New Zealand. It was aged in both stainless steel and lees and retails for around $15. … Continue reading
Wrapping Up a Week of Sauvignon Blanc!
I have had a lot of fun tasting a variety of different Sauvignon Blancs this week. I am wrapping up the series with my favorite wine of the week; Goldwater 2010 Sauvignon Blanc. Goldwater has been producing sustainable wines in … Continue reading
Tasting Sauvignon Blanc with Villa Maria Estate and Thirsty Girl
There is not much better to do after a long day of work than come home, relax, and taste a couple of new wines. Last night, Thirsty Girl (www.thirstygirl.com) put on a live tasting via Twitter with Villa Maria Estate, a winery in … Continue reading
Tropical and Refreshing- Dashwood 2011 Sauvignon Blanc
I love spring evenings. I get home from work, the sun is still shining, and it is warm outside. When I got home yesterday all I could think about was cooking something light for dinner and enjoying a refreshing glass … Continue reading
Spicy and Sustainable- Goldwater 2010 Pinot Noir
I just wrapped up reading a book highlighting the Marlborough wine growing region of New Zealand so I was excited to see a bottle of Marlborough Pinot Noir arrive. The region is relatively young but the wine coming from the region is … Continue reading
Wines for a Summer Afternoon- Cupcake Vineyards 2010 Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc
It was pretty hot today in Southern California and I came home from work craving a refreshing glass (or two) of wine. Cupcake Vineyards kindly sent me a bottle of their 2010 Pinot Grigio and 2010 Sauvignon Blanc. This seemed like the perfect … Continue reading
Italy, New Zealand, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc
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A Sauvignon Blanc with Layers of Flavor- Stoneleigh 2008 Sauvignon Blanc
We eat a ton of avocados in Southern California and Sauvignon Blanc is one of my favorite wines to pair with dishes built around the avocado (think guacamole or a crab and avocado stack). Today I just happened to be enjoying a beautiful … Continue reading
A Wine for Summer- Kim Crawford 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
The weather is getting warmer and it is time to find a few good bottles of wine that match the hot, summer days that are ahead. I was relaxing on the rooftop of a beautiful bar in Laguna Beach today … Continue reading
