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Home » Menus » Sauvignon Blanc…Get it While Its Hot!

Sauvignon Blanc…Get it While Its Hot!

August 26, 2007 · WCC Administr@tr · 1 Comment

Tonight was another Wine & Dine event and the focus was on Sauvignon Blanc. Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, highly acidic, and light-to-medium-bodied grape that is recognizable for its prominent grassiness, herbaceous flavor and aroma. It is grown throughout the world in warmer climates such as California and New Zealand as well as in the Loire Valley and Bordeaux regions of France and Northeastern Italy.picture143-8682152

Depending on where the grape is grown, the flavors may be fruity, herbal/vegetal or very complex. Highly prized for its ability to grow in many regions, its versatility within age range, and its accessibility, Sauvignon Blanc creates a stellar wine on its own or, as is often the case, blended.

At the event, we…

– Tried 6 different Sauvignon Blanc wines from various regions: California, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand & 2 regions of France (Pouilly-Fume & Sancerre).

– Feasted on a buffet of various appetizers, as well as cheeses & fruit that pair well with Sauvignon Blanc.

– Learned about the tasting process and what to look for in Sauvignon Blanc in terms of color, aroma, taste, body & finish.

It was another successful and fun event with both familiar and new faces! Here are pics of the wines, I offered for the tasting…

France/Pouilly Fume – 2005 Les Pentes Pouilly Fumepicture146-5434909

France/Sancerre – 2005 Morin Sancerre Vielles Vignespicture145-4020138

Australia – 2006 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blancpicture147-9499170

South Africa/Stellenbosch – 2006 Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blancpicture148-7574496

New Zealand/Marborough – 2006 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blancpicture149-8798111

California/Napa – 2005 Robert Mondavi Fume Blancpicture144-8232222

Rather than a full dinner, I prepared a robust appetizer spread w/paired cheeses, an assortment of crackers and fresh fruit. Being that Sauvignon Blancs are highly acidic, here is the menu and recipes for the dishes that paired nicely with the wines…

Cold Fresh Corn Soup/Gazpachopicture131-4649740

Jumbo Shrimp w/thyme infused cream dippicture129-4451602picture130-5668853

Prosciutto wrapped asparaguspicture127-6364786

Salami & four cheese pizzapicture132-9965994


Spicy Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas
picture126-5794184

Turkey & Spinach mini sandwichespicture128-2580957


Lemon Tartlettspicture133-4585481
Key Lime Piepicture134-2256994Various Cheesespicture138-9565172The Spread…
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  1. Julia & Tyler says

    August 27, 2007 at 2:18 am

    I think I need to move so I can attend your events 🙂

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