I was just going through my tasting notes and I discovered that I still had notes for this wine from the sauvignon blanc series we did earlier this year, but somehow I neglected to publish this review at that time. And since it’s such a hot summer day, sauvignon blanc is the perfect wine to highlight today!
Another unique coincidence with this wine is that it’s from Paso Robles, California, which is the theme in my latest column in Mutineer Magazine — which just hit shelves last week. So there’s another good reason to highlight this wine.
Those who are regular readers here might know that I tend to favor sauvignon blanc from Chile more than that from California. But this one from Tarrica Wine Cellars, while not an overwhelming tropical fruit experience (like some of my favorites from Chile), is still a pretty good wine.
Balance is the story that this wine tells. It shows a nice balance of fruit, acid and mineral — three things that make for a beautiful sauvignon blanc. The aromas from this wine reflect apple, mango, citrus and wet stones. The palate gives good acidity, with apple and lime drenched mango flavors. It finishes with a nice touch of acidity and a cooling mineral characteristic. This is a nice wine.
Wine: Tarrica Wine Cellars Limited Release
Variety: Sauvignon blanc
Vintage: 2009
Alcohol: 13.5%
Rating: 87
Price: $10.66
Find Tarrica Wine Cellars Limited Release Sauvignon Blanc with Snooth
Disclosure: This wine was received as a sample.