Tasting - Smoking Loon Sauvignon Blanc

Name: Smoking Loon Sauvignon Blanc
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 first Sauvignon Blanc I ever had was in South Africa. I loved it. With that also being my first tasting ever, I had a great impression of the Sauvignon Blanc grape over-all. However, I was not terribly impressed with this particular bottle. It seemed over-bearingly acidic and it was hard to simply sip on. I would be interested to see how this wine tastes with that grilled tilapia and mango salsa! yum! I'd give this one another shot.