Hello PostiveVines followers! I’m back to share more about great
wines and spirits. Summer is one of my favorite times of year and I’ve been out
and about on short trips sharing new wines at tastings across Texas.
When the temperature climbs above 95ยบ, most of us slow down and
find a smooth refreshing drink. Sauvignon Blanc is a great summer varietal
that I enjoy serving. This varietal started in the South West Region of France
and is also widely grown in the US and New Zealand. Today I will focus on a
Sauvignon Blanc from Bogle Vineyards. This California wine producing family
focuses on sustainable farming practices. They produce high quality wines at
wallet friendly prices.
PositiveVines’ Helpful Tip: The
Sauvignon Blanc varietal probably got its name from two French words – Sauvage (meaning
wild) and Blan (meaning white).This green-skinned grape was considered to be a
wild vine versus one of the sought after ancient vines.
Bogel’s winemakers
– Eric Aafedt and Dana Stemmler – are masters at producing wines that consistently
receive high scores from wine critics. The 2012 Sauvignon Blanc that
I hosted received 88 points out of 100. This ranks it as “Very Good” wine in
terms of color, clarity and taste.
Bogel’s Sauvignon Blanc is a light colored
wine with hints of citrus in the aroma. During a recent tasting, customers
described tasting lemongrass and citrus fruits along with a little
spice.
This wine is a lighter version of a dry
white wine. Don’t let that scare you away if you generally like sweeter wines.
Remember that there is a citrus taste to balance the dry. Bogel’s wine
pairs very well with light appetizers, cheeses, salads and seafood. Bogel’s
Sauvignon Blanc would be an excellent companion for picnics. Like most
Sauvignon Blancs it features a twist cap which makes it portable. At $9 USD per
bottle you can grab a couple of bottles of this wine to take with you.
Remember to drink what it is that makes you truly happy
and always think positively!
Drink Responsibly!
