I've totally sucked this summer at keeping this blog updated. I will not let it go the way of my previous habits of abandoning updating. I just need to find time and now that my job has cooled down I can return. Then again, I am writing this to keep a track record of my food and wine so who knows if any of you actually read these.With the return of Wine Wednesday, I bring you the 2010 Grassini Family Vineyards Equipo Sauv Blanc. This little white was brought to me from my lovely wife after a weekend in Santa Barbara. If you know Ashley, you'll know why she had to bring a bottle of Equipo home. "Equipo" is "team" in Spanish and this wine is a salute to the team at Grassini Family Vineyards. They allocate a portion of their vineyards to the crew of Grassini and the everything else is up to them. They manage the grapes 100% and any decisions are up to them. The result is "Equipo," a decent Sauvignon Blanc.
2010 Grassini Family Vineyards Equipo Sauvignon Blanc
Slightly aromatic and fresh on the nose, with hints of what I'd call earthy, but not the earthy you get with a Pinot, more of a grassy flavor.
Fairly light-medium taste with a slight nutty, herbal and mineral edge. While the initial palate was quite broad, it finished on a fresh and narrow edge.
A decent Sauv Blanc that would pair nicely with any light savory dish with a smidge of pepper to it. A little pricey for the bottle (Should be $18) but it goes back to the "Equipo" (team), so it's worth the premium.
Cost: $23
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