Muir Wood
Arroyo Seco Sauvignon Blanc
Arroyo Seco, Central Coast, California, USA
Star bright straw gold. Big bosomy nose of… dried pineapple, white pepper, and clover plus hints of other stuff. A real wild ride of aromas! The medium light-bodied palate doesn’t relent either yielding dried tropical fruits, clover, lemongrass, and a hint of vanilla on the finish to round things out. Medium plus acidity (as a good SB should) makes this a perfect food wine. muirwood’s “more wood” style is definitely on display here, but with all of the finesse the variety demands. Greens and seafood are natural pairings, but consider yellow and orange fruits and root vegetables (mango, butternut squash, sweet potato) as well. Drink now, of course.
Star bright straw gold. Big bosomy nose of… dried pineapple, white pepper, and clover plus hints of other stuff. A real wild ride of aromas! The medium light-bodied palate doesn’t relent either yielding dried tropical fruits, clover, lemongrass, and a hint of vanilla on the finish to round things out. Medium plus acidity (as a good SB should) makes this a perfect food wine. muirwood’s “more wood” style is definitely on display here, but with all of the finesse the variety demands. Greens and seafood are natural pairings, but consider yellow and orange fruits and root vegetables (mango, butternut squash, sweet potato) as well. Drink now, of course.
Jan 29th, 2019
The nose this wine offers is unlike any I've experienced with Sauvignon Blanc, even of the Musqué variety, like this one. There are apple notes and flower aromas, but an overriding smokiness - muskiness? - lends a savory effect. The acidity is zippy but not mind-blowing, and the weight is medium full, like a Chardonnay. It's a very satisfying drink, and one of the more impressive of the variety that I've tasted. Sauvignon Blanc generally means spring to me, but this would be great next to a Thanksgiving ham.
The nose this wine offers is unlike any I've experienced with Sauvignon Blanc, even of the Musqué variety, like this one. There are apple notes and flower aromas, but an overriding smokiness - muskiness? - lends a savory effect. The acidity is zippy but not mind-blowing, and the weight is medium full, like a Chardonnay. It's a very satisfying drink, and one of the more impressive of the variety that I've tasted. Sauvignon Blanc generally means spring to me, but this would be great next to a Thanksgiving ham.
