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A change at the top — and in the glass — for sauvignon blanc
Decanter.com is reporting this morning that a New Zealand wine has dislodged venerable Kendall-Jackson as America’s top-selling brand of sauvignon blanc.
But I’ll tell you the wine that became MY favorite sauvignon blanc last weekend and again last night, and it too is from Down Under (Australia, not NZ): the Emeri Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc from Debortoli that costs $11.99 in Ohio.
Yes, a sparkling sauvignon blanc — the first such wine I’ve tried. It was the hit of last weekend’s Super Saturday wine tasting at Arrow Wine & Spirits’ Far Hills Avenue store, where it sold out halfway through the tasting. And its distributor’s rep, Mel Bonie, who poured samples of the wine last night at Bruning’s Wine Shop in Beavercreek, said the wine is available at several other local wine shops as well. It’s a perfect summer sparkler — fruity but with a dry, refreshing finish that begs the next sip. Great price, too.
Back to America’s favorite sauvignon blanc: Is anyone else surprised at both names at the top of that list? I wouldn’t have guessed K-J to be the dominant sauvignon blanc brand — perhaps it’s not here in the Dayton area — and I don’t recall seeing the Nobilo sauvignon blanc prominently displayed on local wine lists or shelves. Perhaps I haven’t been paying attention. I would have guessed perhaps Beringer or even Dry Creek.
Or maybe someday, Emeri.
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By Dan
June 5, 2009 3:18 PM | Link to this
The Emeri is fantastic. The Moscato mentioned above and it’s rose brother are also quite good for the money.
By spratt
June 4, 2009 11:36 PM | Link to this
Rumor has it that Cuvee also has the sparkly SB in stock…
By Brian
June 4, 2009 10:28 AM | Link to this
Mark, Also available at The Wine Gallery and Cafe along with Emeri Moscato.
By Katherine Cooper
June 4, 2009 10:22 AM | Link to this
I purchased the last two bottles from Arrow during Super Saturday. It is a delightful wine, each sip pulled me to the next. We gave one of the bottles to a couple who recently celebrated their 25th anniversary. I am happy to hear Arrow has more in stock.
By Ann
June 4, 2009 10:00 AM | Link to this
Had a bottle Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc this week at Coco’s with my Dream Week dinner. It is a very nice SB. And, yes, I’m surprised by KJ being the top Sauvignon Blanc.