



#SCRATCHPAD SAUVIGNON BLANC FULL#
At full price, I would not find this wine worthy of note, but at under $6, the Scratchpad Sauvignon Blanc is a worthy Bargain Wine of the Week. Krupp Brothers Cabernet Sauvignon Dessert Wine, M Block: Liquor Brand Label: Connecticut Brand Registration, Hartford, CT 06106: Active: : B.f. The retail price for this was $11, but California Girl found this at half-price in Target. I was pleasantly surprised, whilst it is not a classic, it is drinkable. I was not expecting much from this wine, given the price. There are exceptions I have tasted some superb examples. I have a very uncertain relationship with California Sauvignon Blanc all too often it is simply acidic and bereft of complexity. Follow these, and you might not look like such a rookie. This assertive acidity paired well with the salmon and the onion cleansing the palette between bites and not being overwhelmed by the spicy kick in the dish. While Im not an expert on wine tasting, I have indulged in the activity from time to time.Here are a few tips that I have found useful during these excursions. Taking a sip, the flavour was of grapefruit with a strong backbone of minerality. Scratchpad Sauvignon Blanc,On The Nose Aromas of Asian pear, orange zest, freesia flowers, eucalyptus & creme brulee. The Scratchpad Sauvignon Blanc offered aromas of apple and a pleasing lack of mown grass or cat pee so often associated with New World Sauvignon Blanc. We had no wine from Mexico, so our nod to the event was to pair the wine with fish tacos. This date has become a major event in the US, used as a celebration of Mexican-American culture and an excuse, if any was needed, to drink Tequila and Mexican beer. This year that day also coincided with Cinco de Mayo which marks the Mexican army defeat of the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It seemed an appropriate choice of wine, as it was National Sauvignon Blanc Day, which falls on the first Friday in May. Our latest Bargain Wine of the Week is Scratchpad Sauvignon Blanc from the Central Coast. Scratchpad Sauvignon Blanc, Central Coast, 2014. Pairing Recommendations: Kendall-Jackson Avant, Simi, Kenwood, William Hill Coastal, Chateau Ste. The citrus-based profile can be complemented well by herb/mineral tastes. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Pinterest Email Orin Swift Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Mercury Head, Napa Valley, 2013. Mashed Potatoes Those who like to load up on this fluffy, starchy side should pick a crisp white Sauvignon Blanc to accompany it.
