Root:1 Sauvignon Blanc

I've been on a big kick with South American Sauvinon Blanc lately, and thanks to the Root:1 Sauvignon Blanc, I have something to feed my addiction. This Chilean white wine is repeatedly finding it's way into my fridge and onto my table. With a great, crips citrus flavor, this wine goes great with seafood, chicken, pork, or just on the deck on a hot day. The light coloring is about the only thing light about this full-flavored, yet clean tasting Sauvignon Blanc.

My local store carries this for a lowly $7, a steal for anybody in the market for an inexpensive white wine that they can pair with anything. A bit of research shows that it does sell for upwards of $15, but I wouldn't recommend paying that much for it, not because it isn't worth it, but because you can find it for less. And isn't that always the point? I give the Root:1 Sauvignon Blanc 4.75 stars out of 5.

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Anakena Sauvignon Blanc

As the heat continues to increase, I find myself drinking more and more white wine, which is why I turned to the Anakena Sauvignon Blanc. This Chilean white was a welcome addition to my selection of wines, and I really can't recommend it enough. For the $8 I paid for this wine, it makes it perfect for drinking by itself on the porch or for pairing with a spicy meal to help cut the heat.

With great citrus flavors and a light, crisp finish, this is the perfect sauvignon blanc for anybody looking to either get into the varietal, or for somebody looking for an everyday sauvignon blanc to enjoy with any kind of meal or by itself. Whether you're a fan of white wines or not, you really should give this wine a try, especially for the price. I give this wine 4.75 stars out of 5.

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2006 Target Wine Cube Sauvignon Blanc

This is the second boxed wine that I've reviewed on this blog, and I have to say, I'm much more impressed with this one that I was with the Fisheye Shiraz. Target has taken the idea of the boxed wine and completely reimagined it. Not only have they redesigned the box, they've created a series of accessories including a stand that raises the cube high enough to easily place a glass beneath it for serving, but a cover that both insulates the wine and hides the "box" appearance beneath a stylish black covering with openings for the spout and the type of wine listed on the box.

The Sauvignon Blanc offered by Target is a good selection for anybody looking to either move away from the sweeter whites with something safe, or throw a party. In fact, the first thing that came to mind when I saw the Wine Cube setup was how convenient it would be for a party. While the wine itself is nothing to write home about, neither is it something I would be ashamed to offer at a huge outdoor picnic or informal cocktail party. It's easy and convenient and the subtle citrus flavors should be enjoyable to most white wine drinkers.

I'm not saying that this wine is anything even approaching amazing, but for around $15 for 3 liters of wine (that's roughly 3 bottles), you really can't go wrong with this wine when looking to entertain a number of people or just to have a basic "house" white on hand for your own enjoyment when you don't want to open up the good stuff. I give this wine 3.5 stars out of 5 for presentation alone.

2006 Santa Rita Reserva Sauvignon Blanc

For my first wine I begin with the 2006 Santa Rita Reserva Sauvignon Blanc. A pleasant white wine from Chile (that’s in South America), this Sauvignon Blanc has a nice mix of citrus flavors, most notably grapefruit.
I purchased this wine at a local wine & beer store for $15.99, a good $4 under my budget of $20. To go with this wine, I had a salad for dinner which included baby spinach, romaine lettuce, feta cheese, a fat-free sun dried tomato dressing, and grilled chicken. The grapefruit and citrus flavors of the Sauvignon Blanc was a nice compliment to the slight salty flavor of the feta cheese and and the earthiness of the dressing.
While it was certainly a quality Sauvignon Blanc, it probably could have used another year of aging to take away some of the fruitiness of the wine. If you do try this one I’d say sit on it for 6 months to a year to let it really age.
I give the 2006 Santa Rita Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 3 stars out of 5.