I put together my first Best “Under $10″ Sauvignon Blancs back in February when I thought I was at the end of the line. Since then I’ve managed to find a few more so it is probably worth redoing the list.
In looking back I see that I neglected to review one that I really enjoyed – TerraNoble’s 2010 Sauvignon Blanc. From my notes I see that I gave it 89 points and this writeup:
Clear and green-to-straw yellow in the glass, there is strong apple and grass on the nose. Crisp, steely acidity compliments the fruit and blends nicely with the modest citrus accompaniment. The balance is quite good and the finish hangs in there for a reasonable amount of time. A wonderful quality-to-value ratio. I’ve already bought my next bottle.
I really did go out an get another bottle. Needless to say that bottle is gone as well.
So, here’s the revised list, in order of preference, of favorite Sauvignon Blanc wines in the “under $10″ category:
- TerraNoble
- Veramonte’s Reserva
- Santa Rita’s 120
- Emiliana’s Eco Balance
- Santa Ema
- Domaine de Ballade Vin de Pays des Côtes de Gascogne
- Cono Sur’s Bicycle
- Rancho Zabaco’s Dancing Bull
- Sebeka
Look for this list to be updated on the “Wine” page going forward. Now I think it is time for something completely different.
