Name: Cupcake Vineyards Sauvignon
Blanc
Winery: Cupcake Vineyards
Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Product of the
Marlborough Valley, bottled in Livermore and Ripon, CA
Country: Product of New Zealand, bottled in USA
Year: 2012
Price: $8.99
Wine maker’s notes: Our
vineyard works hard to bring you the zestiest, most refreshing Sauvignon Blanc
from the cool Marlborough Valley. Here the grapes mature slowly, giving them
complexity and a vibrant zing, reminiscent of a lemon chiffon cupcake. The
aromas are integrated, delighting the senses with flavors of Meyer lemons, Key
limes, and a finish that awakens the appetite. Serve chilled with oysters on
the half shell or with a rich, creamy lobster risotto.
My review: I did a
triple-take with this wine once I poured it into the glass. It was completely
clear – I thought I had mistakenly dumped by bottle of water in the glass. It
was almost like nothing was in the class. I was surprised – it looked like it
had more of a greenish-blue hue from the bottle. After tasting this wine, I wish
I had actually poured the bottle of water into the glass. I completely hated
this wine – I don’t know how else to put it. It was bitter and harsh and left
my tongue burning a little. This is definitely a pass for me.
I tasted this on its own
with no food.
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