To most of you it will be quite obvious as to why I had to
try this week’s Wine Wednesday feature, the 2015 Savor Collective Sauvignon
Blanc. The name alone was enough to find its way into my cart, but being a
Sauvignon Blanc; especially a New Zealand (Malborough) Sauvignon Blanc has me wondering why
I took just one bottle. I love NZ Sauvignon Blancs and some French ones as well.
I’ve said it in the past, “Why does anyone else bother with the varietal.” I
keep trying others thinking eventually someone will change my mind, but so far,
I stand by that quote.
I always like to research the wines I review to learn as
much as I can about them. This week, I was sad to find so very little about this
wine. Even the web address on the label
was inactive.
This leads me to another topic that’s been on my mind. I
know my friends in Tennessee are now excited that wine will be available in grocery
stores. Since moving to Arizona where you can by wine at the grocery store, gas
station, drugstore, you name it, I have a new perspective on this.
As an
appreciator of wine, I would gladly forego the convenience. Here is what I see as a result. There is a limited selection – everyone stocks
the same wines from the large labels at competitive prices. Then there are the big box wine stores. The
selection may be a little better, but it still feels the same. Isles full of
very drinkable wine, but no gems to discover.
It all feels like Walmart, the same merchandise everywhere with no one
with any passion for the product waiting on you. The big box stores also seem
to have winemakers that sell to or make wine for only them. I suspect this may be the case with my feature
this week. I bought it at Total Wine, a
big box store with a good selection at rock bottom prices.
This wine however, to me drinks like a gem. It’s frustrating that it may be difficult to find anywhere else. However, if you
are a fan of NZ Sauvignon Blanc, I suggest you try. On the nose I found that grapefruit scent so
signature to NZ Sauvignon Blancs but in addition, honey and nectarine. The
mouthfeel was slightly rounder than the usual with just a touch more body, along with a slight salinity and minerality. It had that crisp clean finish I’ve come to
expect that in this case, fit the name. It was long and lingering, causing one
to pause and SAVOR the Flavors!
Try with Grilled Swordfish with Lime Crema or Prosciutto Pasta
Roulade. Click the links below to print or save the recipes.
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