Journeying through the vines to bring you unpretentious, honest, and fun wine reviews.
7/10 $13.95 Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand). Yellow pear colour. Dry and medium bodied. Smells fruity and fresh. Clean citrus tasting and not overly sweet. Tropical hints of pineapple. Good with appetizers. Drinkable, but would not purchase myself.
7.5/10 $16.45 Ava Grace Sauvignon Blanc (California). What a pretty label! Yellow straw colour. Bright and floral smelling with other scents of pineapple, melon and peach. Not too dry and tastes of apples (although that could just be influenced by my current congestion). It has an acidity that somewhat lingers though, and for that reason... Continue Reading →
8.5/10 $18.20 Saint Clair Family Estates (New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc. Very pale in colour, like lemon water. Citrus aroma. Light and crisp tasting with a level of acidity that I don't mind. I read some reviews that talked about tasting "grass and lilies"... I can't speak to that, but I can definitely taste grapefruit. Very... Continue Reading →
9/10 Kim $19.95 Crawford Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand). This one was recommended to me by a liquor store employee, who pitched it as being very popular... and I'm so glad that I picked it up! I'm not usually a white wine gal, but this dry white is so summery and beautiful! It smells peachy... Continue Reading →
7.5/10 $11.95 Woodbridge Sauvignon Blanc (California). Clear lemon colour. Light, lime/citrus aroma. Was a staff pick at the liquor store, and it did not disappoint. Dry, crisp, refreshing, carbonated, citrusy taste. Easy to drink and summery. Enjoy by the pool, or like me, on your patio alongside a plate of spaghetti squash with shrimp& vodka... Continue Reading →
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