Drop #4 Springtime Sav Blanc
April 24th 2024
It was allergies that made me cry, not the wine.
Your latest edition of The Drop features a stunning wine that was a hit during our mini tasting last Friday.
Check out Drop #4 - Springtime Sav Blanc!
Have you been following our love for Italy recently? The quality and value coming out of Italy right now, especially their white wines, are worth deeper exploration.
Let's do just that, starting in the North.
From one of our favorite wineries, about as far north as you can get in the country, lies Manincor estate in Terlano in the heart of the Dolomites. Of Austrian hertiage, and with four centuries of history, the current family members have taken their viticulture and winemaking to new heights. Pun intended.
The Manincor Sauvignon Blanc Tannenberg is a beautifully crafted wine from ~1,000 ft elevation vineyards. Biodynamic farming, hand harvesting, the whole nine yards (well, meters). Plus, added richness from oak barrel fermentation AND oak barrel aging make this a stand out bianco in many ways.
The resulting wine has a bright citrusy core, wrapped with tropical and pear notes on the aromas and palatte. The finish is refreshing and contemplative: "Is this actually Sav Blanc? But it's got so much character!"
It's a very well made, very serious Sauvignon Blanc.
When to enjoy? Immediately. This wine is perfect for cocktail hour, or a Friday afternoon lunch with grilled white fish on a bed of dressed greens or orzo salad.
In the mood for shimp tacos with a cilantro and mango salsa?
Me too. Defintely bring this wine.
I am sharing this wine with you because having a perfect white wine on hand is always a good idea, especially for those guests still stuck in camps 'Chardonnay only' or 'I only drink Kim Crawford'.
This wine is their antidote.
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Cheers!
Ryan Crosbie
Owner and Wine Buyer