Sunday, April 14, 2013

Tasting - Smoking Loon




Name:  Smoking Loon
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region:  California
Country:  USA
Year:  2009
Price: $7.95
Tasting Date and Location: 11 April 2013 at Vintage Cellar

Winery review: This bleached blonde beauty is reminiscent of fresh green apples, pineapple and has hints of hibiscus blossoms. The concentration of zesty lemon and gooseberry fills your mouth leaving notes of thyme and melon behind. The bright acid in this wine gives you a zing while the fruit keeps your mouth watering for more. This wine pairs beautifully with a grilled prawn salad with a grapefruit vinaigrette, veggie spring rolls or grilled tilapia with mango salsa. 


My review: This wine was fruity on the nose…very welcoming. Initially the grapefruit really comes through and it’s very acidic and citrus-y.  The finish wasn’t clean, but overall I enjoyed it.

I tasted this on its own with no food.


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