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If I Could Buy Only One – August 16th Vintages Release
We asked our writers, “If you could buy only one wine from the August 16th release, which one would it be and why?” Mullineux Old Vines White Wo Swartland 2024, South Africa$39.95, Nicholas Pearce Wines Inc.Michael Godel – The current and modern South African recursions of blending white varieties off of old vine plantings is […] More
Crafted in B.C. – A Special Report and Buyer’s Guide
by Geoffrey Moss, MW During the 2025 WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada, the 24 judges took the time to taste through more than 80 so-called replacement wines made by BC wineries using imported grapes. The wines were considered in isolation – they did not receive medals, nor did the scores count towards the Winery […] More
Buyer’s Guide to Vintages August 16th Release
A Bushel of Adventurous Late Summer Whites (that are not Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc) by David Lawrason, with notes from John Szabo MS, Michael Godel and Megha Jandhyala The cover of the Vintages catalogue offers up a bland main course of Summer Smart Buys, with a side of “Favourite Greek Wines.” I am more pumped […] More
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Exchange Wine Club SubscriptionSauvignon Blanc is a green-skinned grape variety which originates from the Bordeaux and Loire regions of France. It is now planted in many of the world's wine regions, producing a crisp, dry, and refreshing white varietal wine. Conversely, the grape is also a component of the famous dessert wines from Sauternes and Barsac. Sauvignon Blanc is widely cultivated in France, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, California, and South America. Depending on the climate, the flavour can range from aggressively grassy (green peppers, fresh-cut grass) to citrusy (grapefruit) to sweetly tropical (notably, passionfruit). Wine experts have used the phrase "crisp, elegant, and fresh" as a favourable description of Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley and New Zealand. Following the Bordeaux example, it can also be barrel-aged, which gives it more roundness and elegance. Sauvignon Blanc pairs well with fish or cheese, particularly Chèvre. It is also known as one of the few wines that can pair well with sushi.