Picton Bay
Picton Bay
Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2017
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
Alcohol Percentage: 12.5%
Price: $7.99
Tasting Notes:
Last week, I fell in love with The Pass (last seen here) From the aromatics to the taste, I'd rank it as one of my top wines for June. With that said, I wanted to stay in the New Zealand region and try a different Sauvignon Blanc. After all, New Zealand is known for their amazing Sav Blancs, so I thought I'd test this theory.
Similar to The Pass, the nose of this wine made my mouth instantly water. So far so good, right? I could smell the acidity in the wine. Once I took my first sip, my mouth puckered a bit, well maybe a LOT. I drank my first glass, note that it wasn't paired with food, and while it was refreshing and light, it was quite tart. Below are a few other tasting observations:
High Acidity
Light body
Aromatic nose
Tropical fruit notes
Clean and crisp on the palate
Would pair nicely with lunch or perhaps a cheeseboard