Thursday, February 2, 2012

Coldstream Hills (Sauvignon Blanc)

Name: Coldstream Hills
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Yarra Valley
Country: Australia
Year: 2009
Price: $7.95


Winery review: Predominantly fermented at cool temperature in stainless steel tanks, with a small portion barrel fermented in older French oak, the wine is blended, bottled and released three to four months after fermentation.  The nose shows fragrant gooseberry characters with underlying passionfruit and lychee aromas.  Minerally, stalky notes are evident and provide additional complexity.  The palate is a fine and elegant style with zesty lemon acidity and length.  Varietal characters of passionfruit pulp and gooseberry dominate with hints of lemon peel in the background.


My review:  Had a flowery, sour scent to it.  Tasted dry and indeed was a bit sour.  Not too much heat to it.  Very tannic aftertaste.



I tasted this on its own without food.

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