2010 Lake County Sauvignon Blanc
October 12, 2011 by David
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The 2010 Lake County Sauvignon Blanc is our 12th flight for this variety continuing the crisp and bright style that has made this wine a favorite in our tasting room.
Flavor Profile: This wine is pale straw in color with aromas of lime, pineapple and lemon grass. In the mouth, fresh grapefruit and green apple flavors finish dry with a touch of white peach and flint. Drink now through 2013.
Food Suggestions
The bright acidity in this wine makes it a great match with food. Try Colleen’s Grilled Salmon Vera Cruz in her recipe library.
2009 Lake County Sauvignon Blanc
August 25, 2010 by David
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Crisp, clean and bright with fresh citrus, green apple, freshly-mown grass and kiwi fruit with a tangy, refreshing finish.
Pairings: You can’t go wrong serving our citrusy Sauvignon Blanc with most any sort of seafood. It’s a lively partner for a variety of cheeses and a cleansing contrast for cream-based dishes. Try it with Colleen’s recipe for Gourmet Grilled Chicken and Garlic Pizza.
2008 Lake County Sauvignon Blanc
September 8, 2009 by David
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Bright citrus, pear, straw and lemongrass character with a pineapple kick and crisp, bracing acidity.
Pairings: a wide range of sea food, fresh salads and vegetable dishes, herbed chicken or pasta.
2007 Lake County Sauvignon Blanc
August 27, 2008 by David
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Fresh and bright aromas with an intriguing note of lemongrass, pear, honey and grapefruit. Expansive flavors of citrus, melon, and green apple with a crisp, clean finish – the perfect mate for seafood.
2006 Lake County Sauvignon Blanc
February 27, 2007 by David
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Fresh and bright aromas with an intriguing note of lemongrass, pear, honey and grapefruit. Expansive flavors of citrus, melon, and green apple with a crisp, clean finish – the perfect mate for seafood.
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2005 Lake County Sauvignon Blanc
January 19, 2006 by David
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“This is an incredible vintage for this wine!” enthused Geoff Gorsuch, our winemaker. “It has just enough grassiness that you know it’s Sauvignon Blanc, but I love the fruit and the floral note—this new vineyard is just great.”
Winemaker Notes
This release of our 2005 Sauvignon Blanc marks a change in style and a new vineyard location for Goosecross. Looking for a vibrant Loire Valley style, Geoff enlisted the help of Bob Pepi who is recognized industry wide as an innovator and pioneer in the production of fine Sauvignon Blanc and who readily admits a partiality to the variety. Together they located a wonderful vineyard in the hills just north of Napa Valley and went to work. They harvested the Sauvignon Blanc at slightly lower sugars than most other varieties to retain the clean, racy acidity. The wine was fermented slowly, at low temperatures to accentuate the fresh grapefruit, melon and citrus blossom.
Food Suggestions
Asked for food suggestions, Geoff replied “Seafood and goat cheese about sums it up if you ask me!” Our tasting room staff loves it with sushi. While it’s the ultimate wine to serve with fish, the bright acidity is cleansing and gives it great versatility at the table whether you serve it with a simple salad or a rich preparation bathed in cream. All by itself, there’s no better choice to entice, refresh and revive.
