2017 Kriselle Cellars Sauvignon blanc
Rogue Valley
Southern Oregon
Oregon
12.9% alcohol
750 cases produced
Color: Early morning sunshine yellow
Aromas: Dried apricots, citrus, dried rosemary, charred lemons, jasmine flowers.
Flavors: Dried and fresh apricots, ginger, charred lemons, lemongrass, minerally, tart and sweet, mango with chili powder, lychee.
You should know that this Sauvignon blanc tastes very different than those of the same varietal coming out of New Zealand. It does NOT have the “cat pee” components you find in wines from that country. (Thank goodness!)
Food pairing suggestions: Oysters, cheese gougeres, crab cakes.
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