A South African Sauvignon Blanc

Can you get a decent South African Sauvignon Blanc at this price?...

Frisky Zebras Sauvignon Blanc

I really wanted today’s low-cost wine to be a South African Chenin Blanc to go along with its more expensive tasting partner. I looked for an inexpensive example of that nation’s signature white grape. But I couldn’t find any so I had to be satisfied with a more international grape. This bottle is carries the Wine of Origin Western Cape appellation, one that covers most of the country’s wine growing areas. David Bate is a Canadian with a Master of Science from the Bordeaux International Wine Institute. His company, the United Nations of Wine, makes wine in seven countries. Almost of their wines carry a silly name. The companion wine is an oaked South African Chenin Blanc at almost three times the cost.

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Wine Reviewed
Frisky Zebras Sensuous Sauvignon Blanc no vintage 13 % alcohol $10.

Let’s start with the marketing materials. “Tasting Note : Pale yellow colour; light aromas of melon, tinned peas and mineral; dry, light bodied; soft apple and citrus flavours, medium acidity and short finish. Serving Suggestion : Serve with simply prepared fish.” And now for my review.

At the first sips this wine presented puckering acidity with a tinge of sweetness. Wasabi-less Japanese rice crackers almost mastered this libation’s acidity and I tasted green apples. Then came a cheese less homemade lasagna featuring whole wheat noodles, ground chicken, spicy salsa, and peas. In response my glass offered sweet acidity, the taste of unripe apples, and a slightly burnt taste. Dessert was chocolate cake with lots of nuts and frosting. Now my wine was too oaky.

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