“It’s a smile, it’s
a kiss, it’s a sip of wine… it’s summertime!” – Kenny Chesney
With Memorial Day hailing the unofficial start of
summer in the U.S., I would like to share a review of a crisp Sauvignon Blanc
blend that utilizes Sémillon grape stock from France. As you join friends and family members for
impromptu cookouts and nights by the pool, considering adding the 2014 Groth’s Sauvignon
Blanc (www.grothwines.com) to your list of must have wines for summer sipping.
Napa Valley is well known for it’s
microclimates. The winemakers at Groth Vineyards and Winery are masterful at
using grapes from multiple locations with temperature variations in creating
this Sauvignon Blanc.
Warm climates in
the Oakville California vineyard produced Sauvignon Blanc grapes that matured
with hints of citrus flavor. Bordeaux stock of Sémillon grapes were blended from
cooler areas in the same vineyard providing a little sweetness to a dry white wine. Groth’s
Sauvignon Blanc does not disappoint. It is crisp with an early melon taste and
smell that finishes up with mild hints of herbs. The combined tastes lightly linger after you
take a sip.
The winemaking trio of Director
Michael Weis, Cameron Parry and Eric Fidel utilize whole cluster pressing to
produce the soft fruity taste. The wine is then allowed to ferment in natural
oak barrels for 5 months, using a process known as sur lie.
PositiveVines‘
HelpfulTip: “Sur lie” aging is a technique that allows the wines to age with
residual yeasts in order to extract additional flavors that may be missed by
filtering the wine to remove yeasts at the start of the fermentation
process.
Straw like in color – Groth’s Sauvignon Blanc can
be paired with grilled seafood, fresh fruits and cheeses and a variety of
chicken and salad dishes. It is an outstanding value at an average of $20 per
bottle. The next time that you are shopping for great values in wines pick up a
few bottles of this Sauvignon Blanc to have on hand for after work meals that
you share on the patio with friends and family.
Remember to drink what it
is that makes you truly happy and always think positively!
Drink Responsibly!
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