A California Central Coast Sauvignon Blanc

A California Central Coast Sauvignon Blanc:
Can you get a bargain kosher Sauvignon Blanc From Central California?...



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Wine Reviewed
Baron Herzog Sauvignon Blanc 2008 13% alcohol about $10

Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials. Classic aromas come to the front, including cut grass, peas, and citrus. Then they are followed by a lovely ripe yellow plum aroma and flavor. On the palate, it is again a good combination of the classic (dry, crisp, and fresh) and the new style (round and ripe fruit). An excellent choice for grilled prawns. And now for my review.

At the first sips the dominant taste was pea pods. There was some sweetness. My initial meal centered on chicken thighs and drumsticks baked in Agave nectar accompanied by brown rice and squash. When this wine faced the chicken the taste of caramel made a vain attempt to surface; it was overwhelmed by the pea pods. Of course the rice had no effect. The squash provided some lemon and almost checked that dominant taste, but it fell short. There was some lemon. Dessert consisted of almond meringue cookies; the combination would have been refreshing except for…

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