A young ten years old, this is just starting to show its age with a rich golden glow. The nose is wonderfully floral- the aroma of peach blossoms leaps from the uncorked bottle, followed by the light scent of ripe peaches. It has a velvelty mouth feel and flavors of
Zingy and fresh, a food friendly Suav Blanc. The nose shows pears and a light background of lime. The palate is citrus and peach, lemon-lime and white peach, with a background of fresh-cut grass. There is a pink grapefruit and pineapple zing on the finish. Bright and refreshing, this would
This has a hugely grassy nose, with a background of sweet lemon and honeydew. The palate mirrors the nose, with big grassy flavor, some gooseberry, then sweet/tart citrus and melon. Toward the finish it adds a touch of toast. It is a pleasant wine with a lot going on for
We reviewed five of them for Palate Press, focusing on pairing with a traditional Passover meal, from gefilte fish to brisket. Hagafen's wines are all certified by the Orthodox Union as Kosher for Passover. They are also yayin mevushal through the process of flash pasteurization. For the uninitiated, this means they
One of the things a lot of people look for in wines – in particular young-drinking wines – is a good dose of clean, expressive fruit. Logically, a great number of winemakers seek to provide just that, in a precise and reliable manner. As they do so, one of the
The nose is very fruity, a blend of sweet stone fruits and tart citrus, peaches, Meyer lemon and white grapefruit. The citrus doinates on the palate, Meyer lemon and white grapefruit pith on the attack, adding yeasty biting ginger snap on the mid-palate. Citrus pith shows on the short-lived finish.
Clear, bright, medium-pale gold. Clean medium-full aromas of grapefruit pith, fresh grass, juniper, star fruit, and gooseberry. Has an herbal or white tea note. Dry on the palate, medium-high acidity, medium body, medium alcohol, medium-long finish. Bright, medium-full flavors of grapefruit, lemon, chalk, green herbs, tart green apple, and lime
This New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc hits the mark with the real taste of gooseberry, bright and acidic, and not a hint of litter box. Lemongrass, lime, and melon join the gooseberry. An acidic palate cleanser, pair this with rich seafood. Drink with stuffed flounder. Recommended (88). DH WHO: Brancott Estate