Name: Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Marlborough
Country: New Zealand
Year: 2020
Price: $9.99
Online Review: "It all starts in our Marlborough vineyards, in the region famous for introducing elegant, cool climate New Zealand wines to the world. Marlborough’s warm days and cool nights create an extended growing season allowing the grapes to develop strong, intense varietal characteristics whilst maintaining a balanced, crisp natural acidity. The result is a distinct wine that is always crisp, elegant, and refreshing. Uniquely Marlborough and undeniably Oyster Bay." (https://www.oysterbaywines.com/us/our-wines/marlborough-sauvignon-blanc)
Wine Folly: (Wine Folly, pg. 165-166). According to Wine Folly, Sauvignon Blanc's primary aromas and flavors consist of gooseberry, honeydew, grapefruit, white peach, and passion-fruit. I got the strong citrus/honeydew aroma, and I could sense a hint of peach taste. The overwhelming flavor that I sensed was that of cutt-grass and herbs - something extremely unique to the Sauvignon Blanc varietal.
My Review: Wow, this Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc provides quite an interesting experience! I was not a big fan of its aroma, as it reminded me of spoiled citrus or rotted fruit. Its flavor was very herbaceous and made me almost feel like I was grazing in a pasture. Served chilled, this Sauvignon Blanc was not overly acidic, and it provided a nice, smooth finish. In the future, I think that I will definitely try to pair this wine with food to complement its rather strange taste.
I did not pair this wine with any food.
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