I need white wines to fill the holes in my wine rack. I have to be honest -- I really don't think I'll find anything that I like. I'm thinking my palate is failing me because recently many of the whites taste bland to me, watery, flat, and uninteresting. I've found a few that have come home with me, but more often than not, I'm dancing with the reds.
I approach today's tasting with a slight bit of trepidation. If only I can find one sauv blanc to call my own, I will be happy. I am pleased to report that there are four I am happy with but only three come home with me; the last one (#4) is on a list for when there's more room in the rack.
4. Coming in at #4 is La Craie Pouilly Fume, a 2015 vintage from France. This wine is fruity and very interesting. It would be even more interesting with cheese. The flavor is smoky, aromatic, and lasts on the palate in a good way. At $17, this is the bottle I decide needs to stay at the store, but it will be visiting my house in the future.3 and 2. These two are a dead-on tie. They do not taste alike per se, but they fall into the same drinkable category: fruity, crisp, and herbal. These two are not overpowering and would make great porch-pounders, no food necessary to compliment the flavors. At #3 is Pikorua Sauvignon Blanc, a New Zealand 2013 vintage at $12 a bottle. #2 is the Indaba Sauvignon Blanc (2015) from South Africa, and the only reason it is ahead of the Pikorua is because the Indaba is an absolute steal at $7.50 a bottle.
My choice for Wine of the Week this week is: Sidebar Sauvignon Blanc.
