Allergy season has been rough; lots of days where my sense of taste and smell just aren't there. I find that a glass of whisky helps a lot, but it's still not fun.
Thankfully, the rains have come, and made things better. So tonight I opened a bottle of wine, a 2010 Oak Grove Sauvignon Blanc from California. This is an inexpensive ($8) bottle, but it delivers more than you might expect. It's light and refreshing, with quite a bit of lime, a hint of grassiness, and a surprisingly pleasant touch of banana on the finish. None of the grapefruit or musk that some people find objectionable in many Sauvignon Blancs, especially those from New Zealand.
It's not incredibly complex, but it's simplicity and cleanness are part of the charm.
A great summertime refresher, good with a salad or hors d'œuvres, or just for sitting on the patio when you want to enjoy a glass rather than think about it.
Recommended.
Oak Grove wines have limited availability. Check their website at http://www.oakgrovewines.com/wines.php to find it near you.
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