Attributes:
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| Producer: |
Coldstream Hills
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| Region: |
Australia, Australia/New Zealand
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| Varietal: |
Sauvignon Blanc
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| Bottle Size: |
750 ML
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2003: WineSpectator Rating: 84
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| Acidity: |
soft
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| Flavors: |
herb flavors, pear, pepper
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2002: WineSpectator Rating: 86
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| Acidity: |
soft
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| Flavors: |
black pepper, lime
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2002: WineEnthusiast Rating: 86
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| Acidity: |
tart
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| Flavors: |
grapefruit, peach
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| Fruit: |
sweet
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| Texture: |
round
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Food Matches:
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| Cheese:
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Feta, Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Swiss |
| Fish or Shellfish:
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Catfish, Dover Sole, Red Snapper, Tilapia, Walleye, Ceviche, Grouper / Swordfish, Monkfish, Ligurian Fish Soup, Pan-fried Trout, Salmon with Lemon, Sea Bass, Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...), Soft-shelled Crab |
| Fruits & Nuts:
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Citrus Fruits, Mango Salsa |
| Herbs & Spices:
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Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Basil, Cilantro, Coriander, Curry, Dill, Thyme |
| Poultry & Eggs:
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Chicken or Turkey, Chinese Chicken Salad, Roast Game Hen |
| Sauces:
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Vinaigrette |
| Vegetables:
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Asparagus, Asparagus Quiche, Greek Salad, Nicoise Salad, Salad, Tomato |
In the past few decades Australia’s wine industry has transformed itself into one of the most technologically advanced in the world. A combination of a generally warm, dry climate and a cultural affinity for creating, rather than following, tradition has resulted in wines that are soft and pleasant to drink from an early age. They are the epitome of user-friendliness. Australia’s wine regions are mainly in the southern, cooler part of the country, clustered mainly in the state of Victoria, the southern part of South Australia and the cooler parts of New South Wales. Syrah, or Shiraz as it is known there, is the top grape, followed by Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Riesling, and Semillon. The wines are generally listed with the name of their grape variety, which must constitute at least 85 percent of the wine. Although Australia’s winemaking region is vast, most labels indicate only that their contents come from South Eastern Australia. Flavor is indicated by the variety of grape used to make the wine. Australia’s classification system is generally lax when it comes to quality and labeling. Some bottles indicate a specific state of origin (New South Wales, Victoria, or South Australia), or a region within a state, but these smaller zones are still being decided.
Comes mostly from California, France, New Zealand, and South Africa. Its highly acidic wines are often suggestive of herbs or grass. Light to medium bodied and usually dry, European versions are generally not oaky while California Sauvignon Blanc can take on many of the qualities of Chardonnay. France has two classic wine regions for the Sauvignon Blanc gape: Bordeaux and the Loire Valley The Bordeaux wine is called Bordeaux Blanc and the two best known of the Loire wines are called Sancerre or Pouilly-Fumé. In Bordeaux, Sauvignon Blanc is sometimes blended with Sémillon.
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