Tag Archives: Sauvignon Blanc

No Chateau d’Yquem For You!

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Chateau d’Yquem the world’s most famous and expensive dessert wine will not be made this year, due to heavy rains preventing the grapes from reaching their necessary sugar levels. The unfortunate weather is expected to cost the winery “tens of … Continue reading

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Blackened Tilapia Baja Tacos Paired with Fish House Sauvignon Blanc.

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“A wine named ‘Fish House,’ paired with a fish recipe? Wow, BRILLIANT!!! You’re a GENIUS!!!” Alright, give me a break! I was in the mood for tacos, and I felt like I wouldn’t be doing the wine justice if I … Continue reading

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Tunisian Chicken Kebabs with Currant and Olive Relish Paired with Gary Farrell “Redwood Ranch” Sauvignon Blanc.

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It’s dishes like this that make you question why you even go out to eat. Seriously.There was a decent amount of prep up-front on this recipe, but the beauty is that it can be made a day or two ahead … Continue reading

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Hand Harvesting Grapes: Not Everything It’s Cracked up to Be?

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The theory view that hand harvesting of grapes produces the best wine is being challenged by new research from the University of Auckland. It shows that machine harvesting produces higher levels of the aromas characteristic of award-winning New Zealand Sauvignon … Continue reading

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Long Boat Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand.

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    Grapes 100% Sauvignon Blanc   Facts Today I realized that this is the first New Zealand wine I’ve ever reviewed. Pretty crazy that it’s taken me this long, right? So what could have possibly caused this 2 year … Continue reading

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Thai Tuna Burgers with Ginger-Lemon Mayo Paired with Waterbrook Sauvignon Blanc.

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Just a heads-up, this isn’t exactly the easiest and quickest pairing I’ve ever done, but the outcome was certainly worth the extra time spent on prep. It’s quite convenient that I have small fish monger a mile down the road … Continue reading

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