Sauvignon Republic Cellars Sauvignon Blanc - Trader Joe's Top Picks Wine #11

Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand.

Available exclusively at Trader Joe's. Purchased for $7.99.

From the bottle:

"Marlborough. Latitude 42°S

A windswept terroir of hills and dry gravelly-clay riverbeds produces crisp tropical sauvignon with gooseberry notes, herbal grassiness, and restrained minerality. Juicy flavors, crisp acidity and long finish pair well with sea foods of all kinds. The perfect wine with Sushi!

13.0% Alcohol"

We've long been fans of wine from New Zealand -- and not just Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Noir. AMerlot based blend, for example, is one of our favorites. That said, the Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir are darn tasty and after featuring a very nice Pinot on Tuesday, today we've got an excellent example of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc...sans the famed cat pee aromas.

The 2013 Sauvignon Republic Cellars Sauvignon Blanc begins with classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc aromas like tropical fruit, lemongrass and a little honeysuckle. Tasting reveals more tropical fruit plus a whole lot of citrus soaked in luscious honey. This is a smooth, flavorful, fresh wine with good acidity. It ends crisp with medium length. A wine that makes your mouth happy!