Sauvignon Blanc Savvy

The ancestral home of the immensely popular Sauvignon Blanc wine is France’s middle Loire River valley. With Sancerre the centre of production, no goat cheese should be allowed to be enjoyed without a cool glass of Sauvignon Blanc. Taken to New Zealand, the Kiwis planted huge acreages and exported record volumes of Sauvignon Blanc to the world so that the grape and the country are almost synonymous. The grape’s herbaceous, aromatic benchmark aromas and bone-dry taste are unmistakable and recognizable by most white wine lovers. 

Not to be left behind, North America is following the lead of producers from the Southern Hemisphere. This incudes the Niagara Peninsula with Henry of Pelham Family Estate stepping up to the plate to knock a winning Sauvignon Blanc out of the park. Gentle gooseberry, floral and citrus aromas gently waft from the glass. This gives way to a well-balanced, bone-dry pleasing palate and a mere 4 g/L residual sugar. The alcohol clocks in at a moderate 12.5%. Harkening back to France, soft goat cheese would be our first choice pairing. Broiled lobster tails dipped in garlic butter is a close second. Oh, by the way, there is currently a $2 price reduction in place.                     

2025 Heny of Pelham Sauvignon Blanc VQA LCBO #430546, $14.95 till March 29, regular price $16.95