Name: Coldstream Hills Sauvignon BlancVariety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Yarra Valley, Australia
Country: Australia
Year: 2009
Price: $7.95
Winery Review: Predominantly fermented at cool temperatures in stainless steel tanks, with a small portion barrel fermented in older French oak, the wine is blended, bottled and released three to four months after fermentation. The nose shows fragrant gooseberry characters with underlying passionfruit and lychee aromas. Minerally, stalky notes are evident and provide additional complexity. The palate is a fine and elegant style with zesty lemon acidity and length. Varietal characters of passionfruit pulp and gooseberry dominate with hints of lemon peel in the background.
My Review: The smell of this wine consisted of a nice blend of fruits (berries mostly). I could also detect a slight hint of something tart, possibly a grapefruit or lemon. As for the taste, I found this wine quite enjoyable. It was filled with a fantastic blend of fruits, but also has a somewhat bitter taste. These contrasting flavors worked in its' favor very well. Although, I didn't purchase a bottle, it is something I'll definitely keep in mind for the future. I had this wine without food.
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