Name: Nobilo Regional Collection Sauvignon Blanc
Producer: Nobilo Winery
Region: New Zealand - Marlborough
Classification: N/A
Type: White Wine
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Year/Vintage: 2007
Bottle Size: 750ml
Purchased: $10.99
Date Logged: 04/17/2008
Pairing(s): Steamed Mussels in herbs and tomato broth
My Rating: 3 Stars
This wine was a very pretty pale gold color. It was quite aromatic in the glass, with a very distinctive apricot and citrus bouquet, with hints of melon and some grass.
On the palate, it continued with the tropical fruit and citrus profile. It was light bodied, and finished clean, tart and relatively short. I didn’t pick up any of the mineral and cat pee type components that I’ve seen with other NZ sauvignon blancs, so if they were there they were relatively mild.
The wine paired very well with the mussels, providing a good palate cleansing after the ocean flavors of the dish. I would also expect this to pair quite nicely with grilled pork or light chicken dishes, particularly those with good doses of fennel, basil or rosemary herbs, or with a lightweight hard cheese. This wine is also nice just by itself, and at $11, a good deal for summer sipping.
Producer: Nobilo Winery
Region: New Zealand - Marlborough
Classification: N/A
Type: White Wine
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Year/Vintage: 2007
Bottle Size: 750ml
Purchased: $10.99
Date Logged: 04/17/2008
Pairing(s): Steamed Mussels in herbs and tomato broth
My Rating: 3 Stars
This wine was a very pretty pale gold color. It was quite aromatic in the glass, with a very distinctive apricot and citrus bouquet, with hints of melon and some grass.
On the palate, it continued with the tropical fruit and citrus profile. It was light bodied, and finished clean, tart and relatively short. I didn’t pick up any of the mineral and cat pee type components that I’ve seen with other NZ sauvignon blancs, so if they were there they were relatively mild.
The wine paired very well with the mussels, providing a good palate cleansing after the ocean flavors of the dish. I would also expect this to pair quite nicely with grilled pork or light chicken dishes, particularly those with good doses of fennel, basil or rosemary herbs, or with a lightweight hard cheese. This wine is also nice just by itself, and at $11, a good deal for summer sipping.
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