Hi All! I hope you have had a few great weeks. It’s been a while, but I’m glad I’m back. It is starting to get warmer here in D/FW, so we need to talk about cooler wines. I had a Sauvignon Blanc which is not a staple for me. This is a lighter white wine and is typically less sweet than a Pinot Grigio. Sauvignon Blanc is made from the Sauvignon Blanc grape originating from the Bordeaux region of France. They do also grow these grapes in the United States, New Zealand or Australia. I kept close to my U.S. homeland, so chose the 2014 Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley. Napa Valley is my true motherland. The Emmolo had a light start, but did have a longer finish than I would imagine and was tart toward the end. It had hints of grass, melon and peach even as a drier wine. The Emmolo marketers say it “calls to mind a first summer rain..”..uh…sure. Nonetheless, I did enjoy this wine for a Sauvignon Blanc. You can find it at most grocery stores for around $19 – $20 per bottle. I hope you have a great rest of the week and can “call to mind your first summer rain”..whatever that means.
