Last night I opened a Sauvignon Blanc 2014* from Evolve Cellars, a new B.C. Okanagan winery found on Bottleneck Drive. Here are my notes:
White wine:
Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Producer:
Evolve Cellars
Region:
Okanagan Valley, BC VQA
Grape/Blend:
Sauvignon Blanc
Price/ABV:
$15/13.9% ABV
Eyes:
Clear, pale yellow, with a touch of green.
Nose:
Citrus, melon, tropical fruit, suggestion of smoke.
Palate:
Lime, stone fruit, hint o' sweet spice.
Overall:
Smooth, fruity, mouth-filling. The suggestion of smoke and hint of sweet spice are odd since this wine saw no oak. Maybe next time I won't find it there--who knows?
Buy it:
Private liquor stores, VQA stores, directly from the winery.
Pair it:
I served this dry white wine with grilled boneless/skinless chicken breasts I had cut up and tossed with linguine, home-made pesto, and about half a package of Boursin cheese. I'd like to try it with smoked-salmon eggs benny or a traditional goat cheese.
*This wine was provided as a sample.
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