Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc

The results from this week's Sauvignon Blancs tasting (in order of tasting - not preference):

1. Rodney Strong, Estate Vineyards, Charlotte's Home, 2006, $10 (#1 Most liked wine)

2. Sterling, Vintner's Collection, Special Release 2005 $9

3. Charles Shaw ($2 Buck Chuck), 2005 $3 at Trader Joe's in Cary!

4. Black Mountain, 2005, $6

5. Tobu, Marlborough, New Zealand, $12

6. Stony Bay, NZ, 2006, $10

NOTE: 1-4 are all from California and 5-6 are New Zealand wines. Overall, a highly successful night that may have created new faith in white wine for many as we finished every drop from every bottle... nice work everyone!

Date: July 2007