Pondering Life's Pleasures
Saturday was a wonderful day, ruined only by the fact that Terry’s house is far too small for all my stuff. So I guess it may be time for a yardsale.
While waiting for dinner to come together, we opened a bottle of Sanson Sauvignon Blanc. This is simply one of my favourite wines. Classy smooth and major grassy and fruity tastes. This wine is simply very good. Well after that we opened a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough (Kaituna Valley). This wine was $20 so in theory it should have been better and since it was from “the region for Sauv Blanc” it should have kicked ass. But wait, it was extremely good and reminded me of my favourite, Oyster Bay. Grassy notes by the boatload. It reminded me of a fresh cut lawn. Sooooooo different from the Sanson.
It was amazing that they came from the same grape. The Sanson was mellow and the Kiwi was up front and brassy. So different, but neither was better.
After the Kiwi, Terry suggested that we open a bottle of “The Ladies”. This is a wonderful wine from Pelee Island. So different again. Muted, fruit, and classier as compared to the Kiwi. After a few sips she stated that we have to get a case before its all gone. To this I agree.
Now you probably want me to jump up and down and scream that the local wines stomped the higher priced import. I just wont say that. All three wines are very good and the Kiwi has all the bits and bobs that make their Sauvignon Blanc so good. It is an excellent wine and one I want more of. Its very alive and I bet would be killer with fish.
The part that makes me wonder is that these wines are all from very good winemakers, using the same grape yet are so different. This is not the difference between a California and German Gewurztraminer, it is far bigger. New Zealand is a cool weather vineculture area so it isn’t necessarily climate alone. This one is one I will have to ponder. Just feel sorry for Terry as she will have to put up with me while I think.
While waiting for dinner to come together, we opened a bottle of Sanson Sauvignon Blanc. This is simply one of my favourite wines. Classy smooth and major grassy and fruity tastes. This wine is simply very good. Well after that we opened a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough (Kaituna Valley). This wine was $20 so in theory it should have been better and since it was from “the region for Sauv Blanc” it should have kicked ass. But wait, it was extremely good and reminded me of my favourite, Oyster Bay. Grassy notes by the boatload. It reminded me of a fresh cut lawn. Sooooooo different from the Sanson.
It was amazing that they came from the same grape. The Sanson was mellow and the Kiwi was up front and brassy. So different, but neither was better.
After the Kiwi, Terry suggested that we open a bottle of “The Ladies”. This is a wonderful wine from Pelee Island. So different again. Muted, fruit, and classier as compared to the Kiwi. After a few sips she stated that we have to get a case before its all gone. To this I agree.
Now you probably want me to jump up and down and scream that the local wines stomped the higher priced import. I just wont say that. All three wines are very good and the Kiwi has all the bits and bobs that make their Sauvignon Blanc so good. It is an excellent wine and one I want more of. Its very alive and I bet would be killer with fish.
The part that makes me wonder is that these wines are all from very good winemakers, using the same grape yet are so different. This is not the difference between a California and German Gewurztraminer, it is far bigger. New Zealand is a cool weather vineculture area so it isn’t necessarily climate alone. This one is one I will have to ponder. Just feel sorry for Terry as she will have to put up with me while I think.
