![]() It is produced by many makers and is widely distributed. Happily, California SB makers have moved away from heavy grapefruit influence. Can anybody tell me if they still have serious grapefruit flavors. ![]() Once I heard it, though, I saw their point.) California winemakers-often not very imaginative-noting the success of the the NZ example started making SBs that seemed to have more and more grapefruit. (Other tasters called out a much less pleasant sounding descriptor that I won't mention, here. Over the years, it seemed to me that NZ SBs seemed to have more and more grapefruit flavors. not only did I like it, it was very affordable. In the 1990s and early 2000s New Zealand emerged as a major producer of SB wines. Robert Mondavi coined the term "Fume Blanc" for a California Sauvignon Blanc wine that emulates the Pouilly-Fume style. Pouilly-Fumes tend to have more stone fruit flavors and are often described as flinty or smoky. Sancerre wines are fuller, and have more citrus flavors. ![]() Both regions produce wines made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Loire Valley is the other French region that produces highly regarded Sauvignon Blanc wines, particularly, from two regions that are across the Loire River from each other-Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume. The other thing I might add is that for most of these Bordeaux wines Sauvignon Blanc is blended with Semillon-another grape variety that does not get the respect that it deserves. ![]() By that I mean they are easy to drink, and, at least for the ones that make it to the U.S., are easy on the wallet. I will add that dry wines of the Entre-Deux-Mers region are also very good and easy to enjoy. The dessert wines of Barsac and Sauternes are of world class quality and are treasured by wine afficionados. I would like to take a moment (or multiple moments) to pontificate about Sauvignon Blanc already posted that SB is planted in the Bordeaux region of France. We have fewer deer in the yard these days - I suspect all the road work around us is upsetting their routine. I notice our local lizards are out and basking in the sun. The last one we held last year had over 100 dogs. Also am putting up flyers for another rattlesnake avoidance clinic. Off to the thrift store with another load of clothes. Interesting to see how life on the Volendam has changed from the Grand Australia. I do not like early morning walks in the dark.Īm slowly getting things straightened around here and thinking wistfully of another cruise - but nothing in the immediate future right now. They have gotten better about not waking me up at 5 or so. I think the best we can say right now is "uncertain".ĭogs and I had a nice walk early this morning. Nights are still pretty brisk and it looks like we may get a couple of frosts from the incoming cold front. Durango is sunny this morning and high will get into the 60's before the cooler weather to our west arrives tomorrow. I'm sorry to hear you have had to cancel your forthcoming cruises due to health issues. Prayers □ and positive thoughts for all. If we had realized how large the depressed spot was, we would have had a French drain installed when the house was built it will be quite an ordeal if/when we do it now. Temp was 66° when I checked a few hours ago, headed to 81° with rain still coming tomorrow evening & forecast to last all weekend the backyard lake shall stay. Today is a trip to the credit union to pick up a new ATM card - fraud dept called last night asking about some suspucious transactions - then updating auto-pays w/the new number. So, I will not be going on my first TP, nor seeing Japan for the first time & will miss our annual AK in May cruise. You can remove both my upcoming Westerdam cruises (April 27 & May 12) from the list as we will not be going due to my growing list of issues (eyes, shoulder, knee, neck). Hugs you, DH and happy to hear you had another night of pain-free □ □. Thanks the wonderful Sailor good news the Dupixient arrived but yikes to that price. Pass on the meal (seafood), yes to the drink & wine (may need to go in halfsies w/someone at that price), not been to the port. Another interesting collection of days & quote.
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