The last few days have been downright unbearable in the heat. Topping out at 98 & 99 there's very few places for respite. I typically reach for a nice red, no matter what the weather, but when it gets this hot, a nice Sauvignon Blanc can really beat the heat. The first day of the heatwave I made the mistake of cracking open a shiraz. It was like running a marathon and having a volunteer hand me a cup of honey instead of gatorade!Because wine is a perishable product a vast majority is made to drink young. The 2007 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc is just that, young and lively. Personally I don't like to pay more than $10-$11 for a nice white, so this out of my range at $14-$15. Wine Spectator perennially gives this producer 90-91 ratings, so I splurged a little.
Apart from the typical grapefruit on the palate I also got hints of under ripe peach and nectarine. It's crisp and very easy to drink. I very much enjoyed the wine but unfortunately think it's overpriced. No doubt WS has emboldened the producer with their accolades. If you find it for $10-$11, it's an excellent buy.
Cheers!
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