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September 14 , 2006 - National Tasting Project - Sauvignon Blanc
Hosts: Don and Karen Kostishack


Welcome wine: 2005 Girard Sauvignon Blanc$14.99`

1. 2005 Geyser Peak -Sauvignon Blanc, Alexander Valley, California.
Classic aromas of grapefruit, citrus, lemon zest, lemongrass, gooseberry, juicey citrus of grapefruit and tangerine. Clean bright, crisp, acid.
www.geyserpeak.com

$11.49

2. 2004 St. Supery -Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, California
Firm and tart with lime and lemon zest, ruby grapefruit, gooseberry, yellow apple and quince flavors, papaya, tropical fruit, grass tones shape the finish, full-bodied, complex.
www.stsupery.com

$15.99

3. 2004 Tohu - Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand.
Gooseberry, herbaceous, mango, guava, grapefruit, grassy, capsicum, lively zingy style, stony lime, long finish integrated flavors, smooth.
www.tohu.co.nz

$14.99

4. 2004 Pascal Jolivet -Savignon Blanc, Sancerre, France
Gooseberry, chive, flint, tangy, crisp flinty finish.
www.frederickwildman.com

$18.99

5. 2005 Casa LaPostolle - Sauvignon Blanc, Rapel Valley, Chile
Crisp lemon zest, floral, straw. Light-weight but balanced with textbook flavors.
www.casalapostolle.com
$9.99

6. 2005 Ferrari-Carano - Fume Blanc, Sonoma County, California.
Apple, ripe pear, apricot, lemon, light tropical fruit honeysuckle, creamy vanilla with a round, lingering finish.
www.ferrari-carano.com VOTED OVERALL FAVORITE

$13.99

FINAL NATIONAL TABULATED RESULTS WILL BE POSTED IN THE NATIONAL MAGAZINE AND ON THE NATIONAL WEBSITE AT A FUTURE DATE.
Foods served:

Cheeses: All purchased at Giant Eagle Supermarket
Kerrygold Vintage Irish Cheddar - $9.99/lb.
K.H.De Jong, Cablanca Goat Gouda - $13.99/lb
Le Gruyere, Swiss Gruyere - $16.99/lb.