I previously posted about the environment friendly Cono Sur Vineyard and Winery that produces this wine. I’ve always enjoyed the Sauvignon Blancs from New Zealand’s Marlborough region. Some people find them to be too much fruit, but for my palate they are fantastic. However, they have started to increase in price and I have been trying to find something similar from Chile. At less than $10, the 2008 Cono Sur Sauvignon Blanc is a value. Kudos to Cono Sur for using a colorful screw cap again.
Aroma
Unlike many of the Sauvignon Blancs from Chile that I have previously tried, this wine has a vibrant nose. I immediately was blown away by the green apple. I also detect a lot of citrus in it such as lime. Overall it has a pleasing aroma and comes across as being zesty and fresh.
Flavor
The fruit is immediately present on the palate. Citrus and sour apple flavors burst out of it. The wine has a mid palate that is quite sweet and pleasing with a crisp finish. The lime flavor lasts for a long, long time. The lime component on the backend reminds me of a certain gin with Rangpur limes. If you like sour citrus, then this is the wine for you! This wine pairs well with seafood, salads, and anything light and citrusy. It will work well as an apéritif.
Rating
I recommend it and rate it at 90 points.
Have you tried it? Leave a comment with your impressions of the flavors and aromas you detected.
