Tag: sauvignon blanc
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Wine and Dine: Bulgur Wheat Salad
This is a delightful spring and summer salad which makes a perfect al fresco lunch, especially when paired with an intense, vibrant and aromatic Sauvignon Blanc. Feel free to add any other vegetables such as blanched asparagus, broccoli florets, or cauliflower… whatever you like really! Including some crumbled Feta would also work well, adding ...
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Wine Trends: Our Predictions for 2023
What’s going up and what’s going down in the wine world in 2023? Read our predictions for the new year… Going up Quality new world Chardonnay Consumers are looking outside of Burgundy for their quality Chardonnay fix due to a run of short vintages leading to reduced yields, less availability, and an increase in prices. We recommend ...
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A quick guide to Sauvignon Blanc
What does Sauvignon Blanc taste of? Sauvignon Blanc is an aromatic white grape variety with produces crisp, refreshing wine with green fruits (apple, gooseberry), floral and herbaceous flavours with uplifting zesty citrus notes, often with a lick of minerality. It grows best in cool or moderate climates and produces wines that are light to medium ...
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Great Alternatives to New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand, the world’s second largest producer of Sauvignon Blanc after France, will not be able to meet global demand in 2021 due to an exceptionally small harvest. Extreme spring frosts significantly impacted yields following an earlier-than-normal budburst, which particularly affected white grape varieties in Marlborough. The near-...
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Sauternes: Not Just for Pudding!
Sauternes, the exciting and interesting sweet wine from left bank Bordeaux. Made from Sauvignon Blanc and/or Semillon grapes this sweet wine is something quite special. Inarguably, it is on the higher side of the price range however, the fine-tuned detail that goes into making each bottle is good enough reason. The sweetness of the wine is a result...