Tag Archives: 2006

White Wine: Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, 2006, New Zealand.

91-92 Points – $20-$25

A Marlborough New Zealand Sauvignon that is always outstanding. Matured in steel vats, this fragrant wine has a great nose of green grass, grapefruit and lime. A stony taste of grapefruit, passion fruit and tropical fruits with a great finish. Serve chilled. Number 40 wine of 2006 and number 40 wine of 2008.

White Wine

Year: 2006

Name: Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Grape: Sauvignon Blanc

Region: New Zealand

Maker: Kim Crawford

Price: $20-$25

Alcohol: 13%

Red Wine: Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2006, France.

91 points – $45 to $50

Dark ruby color with a floral and cherry fruit nose. Flavors of cinnamon, clove and berries. Very well balanced and refined with a long, dry finish.

 

Red Wine

Year: 2006

Name: Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Grape: Red Blend: Grenache, Syrah, Mouvedre, Cinsault

Region: France

Maker: Clos de L’Oratoire des Papes

Price: $45 to $50

Alcohol: 14.5%