Brancott Estate
Flight Song Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
This is great for when I’m wanting that green NZ Sauvignon flavor but not the typical accompanying calories. I could see this as a perfect bottle for day-drinking.
This is great for when I’m wanting that green NZ Sauvignon flavor but not the typical accompanying calories. I could see this as a perfect bottle for day-drinking.
Jan 2nd, 2018
Brancott's "Flight Song" Sauvignon Blanc was an enticing wine to try. Why? You might ask. Well, this wine boasts to have a low alcohol content and 20% less calories than other sauvignon blancs. I'm a new mom, with a three month old that is still nursing, so these attributes were inviting. I brought this wine to a friend's BBQ that included two other moms. I thought it would be fun to share this discovery and try it blindly with my friends. When I highlighted the wine to my two girlfriend-moms, telling them that this low-calorie, low-alcohol wine offers just 88 calories a glass and a low 9% abv, I peaked their interest. The ladies looked at me in unison with bright eyes and enthusiastically requested I open the wine for us all to try. "Let's see what this pretty little bottle has to offer," I responded with a smirk. Standing under a palapa poolside, I set up four glasses be enjoyed. Before I pour, let me just say that I love that this bottle has a screw cap. We all know that it makes for easy access and an easy start to beginning the festivities. Back to the wine, I unscrew the cap and pour the light-straw colored sauvignon blanc with a hint of green into our Riedel white wine glasses. The sight of these glasses ready to sip were appealing to the eyes on a warm, sunny day, especially with the sound of the custom waterfall pouring down on the pool in the background. I picked up each glass and offered it to the other two mothers plus another girlfriend, who joined the tasting curious about the wine also. We cheers our glasses and proceed to taste and smell the wine. The nose of the wine comes right out of glass. Hello, grapefruit, lemon, green apple, and the smell of freshly chopped jalapeños. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with more grapefruit, honeydew melon, and lime notes. The acidity is racy and the finish is lightly tart, definitely inviting you for another sip as your mouth gently waters. We all looked at each other with pleased looks on our faces, "yum." This wine is delicious and refreshing. I was afraid the wine would come across as too sweet with the lower alcohol content, but it does not. It isn't as razor sharp as a traditional Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, but it doesn't fall too short. And, with a whopping 4% lower alcohol content and 20% less calories, this wine is a winner, especially for this mom who is still nursing and who still wants to enjoy a refreshing glass (or two ;) of wine with friends on a sunny day near a sparkling blue pool of water. I'm sure some of you other mothers catch-my-drift and can relate. Where can I get my hands on another bottle for the next BBQ? I'm seeing it as sold out online. Mom.Juice, can you help us out here?
Brancott's "Flight Song" Sauvignon Blanc was an enticing wine to try. Why? You might ask. Well, this wine boasts to have a low alcohol content and 20% less calories than other sauvignon blancs. I'm a new mom, with a three month old that is still nursing, so these attributes were inviting. I brought this wine to a friend's BBQ that included two other moms. I thought it would be fun to share this discovery and try it blindly with my friends. When I highlighted the wine to my two girlfriend-moms, telling them that this low-calorie, low-alcohol wine offers just 88 calories a glass and a low 9% abv, I peaked their interest. The ladies looked at me in unison with bright eyes and enthusiastically requested I open the wine for us all to try. "Let's see what this pretty little bottle has to offer," I responded with a smirk. Standing under a palapa poolside, I set up four glasses be enjoyed. Before I pour, let me just say that I love that this bottle has a screw cap. We all know that it makes for easy access and an easy start to beginning the festivities. Back to the wine, I unscrew the cap and pour the light-straw colored sauvignon blanc with a hint of green into our Riedel white wine glasses. The sight of these glasses ready to sip were appealing to the eyes on a warm, sunny day, especially with the sound of the custom waterfall pouring down on the pool in the background. I picked up each glass and offered it to the other two mothers plus another girlfriend, who joined the tasting curious about the wine also. We cheers our glasses and proceed to taste and smell the wine. The nose of the wine comes right out of glass. Hello, grapefruit, lemon, green apple, and the smell of freshly chopped jalapeños. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with more grapefruit, honeydew melon, and lime notes. The acidity is racy and the finish is lightly tart, definitely inviting you for another sip as your mouth gently waters. We all looked at each other with pleased looks on our faces, "yum." This wine is delicious and refreshing. I was afraid the wine would come across as too sweet with the lower alcohol content, but it does not. It isn't as razor sharp as a traditional Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, but it doesn't fall too short. And, with a whopping 4% lower alcohol content and 20% less calories, this wine is a winner, especially for this mom who is still nursing and who still wants to enjoy a refreshing glass (or two ;) of wine with friends on a sunny day near a sparkling blue pool of water. I'm sure some of you other mothers catch-my-drift and can relate. Where can I get my hands on another bottle for the next BBQ? I'm seeing it as sold out online. Mom.Juice, can you help us out here?
May 24th, 2017One of my Favorites... Very light, tangy and refreshing..
One of my Favorites... Very light, tangy and refreshing..
Dec 24th, 2015Grapefruit strong on the nose, good bit of minerality and very low acidity. Super cleansing with a long dry finish
Grapefruit strong on the nose, good bit of minerality and very low acidity. Super cleansing with a long dry finish
Nov 30th, 2015
Very light, summery and a GREAT PRICE at Binny's!
Very light, summery and a GREAT PRICE at Binny's!
Jun 27th, 2014
