Tasting- 2009 Smoking Loon Sauvignon Blanc

Name: Smoking Loon
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: California
Country: United States
Year: 2009
Price: $7.95

Winery Review:This bleached blonde beauty is reminiscent of fresh green apples, pineapple and has hints of hibiscus blossoms. The concentration of zesty lemon and gooseberry fills your mouth leaving notes of thyme and melon behind. The bright acid in this wine gives you a zing while the fruit keeps your mouth watering for more. This wine pairs beautifully with a grilled prawn salad with a grapefruit vinaigrette, veggie spring rolls or grilled tilapia with mango salsa

My Review: The color of this Sauv Blanc is a light gold with a hint of green to it. On the nose there is a very refreshing and energizing bouquet of citrus fruit (especially lime), along with sour grape. The palate of this wine is fruity, moist, and semi-sweet. There is an aspect of a citrus fruit "zing" on the palate.