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Wine Details
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Description:
The 2003 Sterling Vintner's Collection Sauvignon Blanc is a clear, pale gold color, with concentrated aromas of citrus and lemon grass, nectarine and jasmine, followed by clean flavors that hint of ruby grapefruit, peach and kiwi. Crisp and lingering, this wine will complement goat cheese appetizers, lightly grilled fish and Caesar salad with grilled chicken.
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Varietal Definition
Sauvignon Blanc:
Sauvignon Blanc is widely grown in California — at over 15,000 acres, it’s now the third most planted variety — and often assumes the moniker ‘Fume Blanc’. This popular synonym, credited to Napa’s Robert Mondavi, derives from the grape’s historic home of Pouilly in France’s Upper Loire Valley, where Sauvignon Blanc is the dominant varietal and goes locally by the name of ‘Blanc Fumé’. When treated with respect and afforded suitable growing conditions, Sauvignon Blanc is one of the wine world’s darlings. Steely, racy acidity, green, gooseberry fruit, asparagus and a grassy, herbaceous character characterize dry wines made from this grape.
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