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White Wine: Domaine Fouassier Les Romains Sancerre , 2009, France

89 Points 

Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown in flinty soil. Honey yellow color with citrus nose. Tart citrus, grapefruit, orange and mineral taste. Alcohol buoyed finish.

domaine fouassir les Romains

Name: Domaine Fouassier Les Romains Sancerre

Grape: Sauvignon Blanc

Region: Loire, Central Vineyards,  France

Maker: Domaine Fouassier

Alcohol: 14.5%

White Wine: Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc, 2011, New Zealand

92 Points – $23

This very light yellow crystal clear wine has a crisp nose of passion fruit, lychee and gooseberry.  A tart grapefruit and kiwi taste with a crisp finish. A very good wine. Don’t forget to chill this wine to get all the thrill! Little sister to the white wine served at the Royal Wedding.

White Wine

Name: Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc

Grape: Sauvignon Blanc

Region: New Zealand, Marlborough

Maker: Villa Maria Estate Ltd

Price: $23

Alcohol: 13%

 

White Wine: Cliff Lede Sauvignon Blanc, 2009, California

90 Points – $35

A Canadian entrepreneur who now has vineyards in California including areas in the famous Stag’s Leap district. This crisp white wine will go up against any of the New Zealand sauvignons with a nose of green apple, starfruit and citrus fruits. Flavors of tart apple, grapefruit and earth. A good finish.  A good Californian Sauvignon Blanc.

White Wine

Name: Cliff Lede Sauvignon Blanc

Grape: Sauvignon Blanc

Region: California, USA

Maker: Cliff Lede Vineyards

Price: $35

Alcohol: 14.5%

 

White Wine: Granacha Blanca, 2011, California.

89 Points – $22

A spanish grape varietal from California. Chilled this is a great wine with a nose of grapefruit and zesty citrus fruits. A creamy mouth of apricot, pear and guava with a nice finish. A great summer wine.

White Wine

Name: Granacha Blanca

Grape: Greanche

Region: California, USA

Maker: Bokisch Vineyards

Price: $22

Alcohol: 12.5%

 

White Wine: Bourgogne, Cote D’Or, France.

91 Points – $29

Clear golden yellow in color with a full nose of grapefruit and citrus fruits. A soft mouthful of citrus, apple and white fruits with a well rounded finish. A good French style chardonnay, best served chilled.

White Wine

Name: Bourgogne

Grape: Chardonnay

Region: Cote D’Or, Bourgogne, France

Maker: Philipe Bouchard

Price: $29

Alcohol: 12.5%