I can’t believe it is already March!!!! This month I picked a wine that reminds me of summer because this is just the time when I am starting to move out of winter and get excited for the warmer months. And this year in particular, I’m definitely ready after all this snow. The wine I’m picking for this month is called Bodegas Carrau Sauvignon Blanc “Sur Lie” 2009 from Uruguay. I have not tasted many wines from Uruguay, and honestly I don’t even know if they make many wines in Uruguay, but what I do know is that this wine is wonderful. Here is the wine review from the our store because it says it best.
This delicious Sauvignon Blanc is from the cool coastal regions of Uruguay where the weather and soil resemble the best white wine production areas of Bordeaux and New Zealand. Grown and made by a 10th generation family winemaker, the wine is picked and fermented at cool temperatures in stainless steel tanks and then given six months of “sur lie” (on the lees) contact to preserve fruit and add depth and complexity.
Like many Sauv Blancs, this is nicely aromatic and shows notes of lemon, tangerine, and other citrus fruits. In the mouth the fruit flavors focus on tangerine, lemon, a little green melon, and a note of tart lime candy with just a tiny hint of fresh grass. Although the wine’s firm acidity shows clearly on entry and the fresh, bright, finish, the vibrant fruit is swaddled in a creamy, rich, texture that makes it seem almost full-bodied and very, very, deep.
This is probably the most versatile Sauvignon Blanc you’ll find anywhere. It has all the bright citrusy fruit and zip that New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc drinkers crave, plus the richer, creamier, texture sought by folks who love white Bordeaux, Chardonnay or Pinot Gris. Sip it on its own or pair with meaty fish like halibut or swordfish, pasta and chicken salads, grilled white meats, or most any dish with a citrus or summer fruit element.
This wine is wonderful to sip on a warm summer day or even to use while you’re cooking. I just love the creaminess of it against the acidity. It makes for a really unique, enjoyable wine.
What’s your favorite wine that reminds you of summer?
