Wine Reviewed
Dalton Safsufa Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc/Chardonnay 2010 13 % alcohol about $14.
Let’s start with the marketing materials. “This blend of 55% Sauvignon Blanc and 45% Chardonnay reveals quite a warm, and expressive nose that offers suggestions of cut hay, passion fruit, guava, cooked yellow beans and grapefruit. The palate is dry and ripe, with lots of juicy fruit, and an interesting minerality. Soft textured, medium bodied and with a tangy, acidity that refreshes the mid-palate and the finish. Pair with lemon-garlic chicken breast. (VINTAGES panel, Dec. 2011)” And now for my review.
At the first sips this wine was delicate and elegant. It was fairly long and offered nice acidity. When paired with Wasabi-less Japanese rice crackers citrus appeared in this libation. Then came chicken legs and thighs baked with black pepper, sliced garlic, cumin, and Middle Eastern spices. Now our blend sharpened and was somewhat oily. The dish’s associated potatoes made my drink’s acidity very refreshing and I sensed some pears. The side of okra separately cooked with stewed tomatoes and onions rendered our Galilee friend slightly metallic and I got the impression of bananas. When it met fresh strawberries this liquid presented oak and was very long.
This review of A Dalton Israeli White Blend continues on my web site at:
http://theworldwidewine.com/Wine_reviews/Near_weekly_15_dollar_wine_reviews/Y2012/dalton_israeli_white_blend.php
Dalton Safsufa Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc/Chardonnay 2010 13 % alcohol about $14.
Let’s start with the marketing materials. “This blend of 55% Sauvignon Blanc and 45% Chardonnay reveals quite a warm, and expressive nose that offers suggestions of cut hay, passion fruit, guava, cooked yellow beans and grapefruit. The palate is dry and ripe, with lots of juicy fruit, and an interesting minerality. Soft textured, medium bodied and with a tangy, acidity that refreshes the mid-palate and the finish. Pair with lemon-garlic chicken breast. (VINTAGES panel, Dec. 2011)” And now for my review.
At the first sips this wine was delicate and elegant. It was fairly long and offered nice acidity. When paired with Wasabi-less Japanese rice crackers citrus appeared in this libation. Then came chicken legs and thighs baked with black pepper, sliced garlic, cumin, and Middle Eastern spices. Now our blend sharpened and was somewhat oily. The dish’s associated potatoes made my drink’s acidity very refreshing and I sensed some pears. The side of okra separately cooked with stewed tomatoes and onions rendered our Galilee friend slightly metallic and I got the impression of bananas. When it met fresh strawberries this liquid presented oak and was very long.
This review of A Dalton Israeli White Blend continues on my web site at:
http://theworldwidewine.com/Wine_reviews/Near_weekly_15_dollar_wine_reviews/Y2012/dalton_israeli_white_blend.php
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