Wine Tasting: 2012 Cupcake Sauvignon Blanc

Name: Cupcake Vineyards
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Marlborough
Country: New Zealand
Year: 2012
Price: ~$10

Wine Maker's Notes: Our vineyard works hard to bring you the zestiest, most refreshing Sauvignon Blanc from the cool Marlborough Valley. Here the grapes mature slowly, giving them complexity and a vibrant zing, reminiscent of a lemon chiffon cupcake. The aromas are integrated, delighting the senses with flavors of Meyer lemons, Key limes and a finish that awakens the appetite. Serve chilled with oysters on the half shell or with a rich, creamy lobster risotto.

My review: After watching the Gary V. video on Sauvignon Blancs, I had to go out and try one! This wine is a light golden color. On the smell, it gives off a aroma that reminds me of fresh cut grass. And I do pick up a slight "cat pee" smell that we talked about in class. On the taste, it is HEAVY on the lemons. Picture this, you're sitting outside on a cool summer day. Your neighbor has just finished mowing their lawn and comes over to give you a nice glass of cold, not very sweet, lemonade. That picture right there just about sums up this wine. I did not consume any food with this wine.