Name: Dynamite
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Lake County, California
Country: United States
Year: 2012
Price: Regular-$13.00 Sale-$5.95
Shop/wine critic/winery review: "Beautifully balanced, our 2012 Sauvignon Blanc opens with lofty tropical fruit aromas, combining passion fruit, guava, and pineapple. A small amount of Muscat leaves a lovely floral imprint on the nose. The palate is lush and round, escorting bright varietal flavors with a supple texture. Citrus picks up on the palate, punctuating the finish with vibrant lime zest and a mouthwatering acidity that begs another sip." - Dynamite Vineyards
My Review: The first flavor that hit my nose was just sweet. The only word I could use to describe it was straight sugar. Seeing that I have a crazy sweet tooth, that isn't such a bad thing for me, but it lacked depth with the smell. I could possibly see the tropical fruit nose mentioned by the winery. The taste was cutting and acidic at first with a bit of a citrus mid-palate. It left me with a bit of heat and I could taste the alcohol afterward. The review sounds bad, but I didn't hate the wine at all! My friend with me who isn't a huge wine drinker actually bought a bottle to take home with her.
This tasting was done at the Vintage Cellar in Blacksburg, Virginia without food.
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