Today I am tasting the 2009 Carmen Sauvignon Blanc from the Curico Valley region of Chile. This 100% Sauvignon Blanc based wine was purchased for under $10.
Color
In the glass this wine is a light straw color.
Aroma
There is a big grapefruit component on the nose of this wine. It is supplemented by aromas of lime and green apple. There is also a hint of minerals and an unusual ripe banana scent. I’ve never really detected banana before on a Sauvignon Blanc wine.
Flavor
The grapefruit that was present on the nose continues strongly on the palate. The attack and mid-palate are full of grapefruit flavors. There is also a good amount of honeydew on the finish. For a Sauvignon Blanc, this wine is thicker and somewhat creamy. It is a little lower than some in acid so it almost has some sweet character even though it is a dry wine.
Rating
I like this wine. It has some unique flavors and aromas that I don’t always encounter in a Sauvignon Blanc at this price point. It is a bit too thick and creamy for me to really love it. I rate it 88 points.
