A few weeks back we shopped at TJ's and I decided to pick up a few Sauvignon Blanc's while I was at it. The best of the bunch, easily, was this from where else? Marlborough New Zealand. I'm pretty convinced that New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc should roll off the tongue like Chilean Sea Bass. It's a pretty safe bet.
Everything one would like in a Sauvignon Blanc, this had. Just enough zip, citrus, pineapple, green apple goodness. Well worth it.
Grade: B+
Sauvignon Republic 2010 Sauvignon Blanc ($6.99) New Zealand
Ok, I should add to the above post that Sauvignon Blanc's from Marlborough New Zealand are a pretty safe bet unless they're priced under $7 and have a cheesy label. Even as I was grabbing this, I thought the label reminded me of Fish Eye or Yellowtail. Damn. I hate falling for cheesy labels.
This wasn't so good. I'm going to pretend it didn't happen.
Grade: D
Fetzer 2009 Sauvignon Blanc ($5.99)
Let me start by saying I've been a fan of Fetzer Reisling and Gerurztaminer. I'll stick with Fetzer's sweeter stuff from here on out.
This bottle fell into the "wine flavored water" category at first, then finished with a tanniny, both sides of the tongue bite that wasn't so pleasant. Not a good combo. We corked it, came back to it a night later, then dumped it.
Grade: D-
