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750ml - Case of 3
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$143.33
AT SIGHT: Intense straw yellow.
TO THE NOSE: Exotic fruit, gooseberry, banana, elderflower, white peach and...
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Screaming Eagle Sauvignon Blanc 2017
750ml - Case of 3
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$4952.73
The 2017 Sauvignon Blanc is 100% Sauvignon Blanc, coming from a small section of estate vines closer to the Napa...
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Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc 2021
750ml - Case of 12
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$39.41
Aromas of dried pineapple, peach and green apple follow through to a full body with tangy fruit and phenolic tension,...
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Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc 2022
750ml - Case of 12
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$44.58
The iconic Napa producer fermented this Sauvignon Blanc in French oak, small stainless steel barrels, clay amphora,...
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St. Michael Eppan Sauvignon Sanct Valentin 2023
750ml - Case of 6
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$48.10
Color: Yellowish green.
Nose: Thick bouquet of yellow fruit, gooseberry, elderflower and ripe currant.
Taste: Crisp...
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Vie Di Romans Sauvignon Piere 2018
750ml - Case of 6
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$44.95
Wild aromas of peaches and fresh herbs with lemons follow through to a full body and creamy texture. Very tangy,...
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Vie Di Romans Sauvignon Piere 2019
750ml - Case of 6
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$40.22
The purity of fruit in this is really something, offering salt, chalk, sliced mango and papaya. It’s full and...
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Vie Di Romans Sauvignon Piere 2021
750ml - Case of 6
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$39.04
This is spiced and citrusy with sliced pears, lime peel, savory herbs and raw almonds. Medium- to full-bodied, juicy...
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Vie Di Romans Sauvignon Vieris 2018
750ml - Case of 6
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$40.22
An aromatic, medium-to full-bodied white with aromas of lemon, grapefruit zest and hazelnut. Complex beeswax and hay...
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Vie Di Romans Sauvignon Vieris 2019
750ml - Case of 6
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$38.95
A gorgeous, opulent sauvignon blanc with lots of ripe fruit that comes across as pineapple and mango. It’s full and...
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Vie Di Romans Sauvignon Vieris 2021
750ml - Case of 6
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$38.95
The 2021 Sauvignon Blanc Vieris opens slowly in the glass, holding back in its youthful state, with hints of lemon...
Sauvignon Blanc Savatiano Sideritis
The green skinned grapes of the Sauvignon Blanc varietal had their origins in Southern France, where they are still widely grown and used for many of the excellent young and aged white wines the region is famous for. Today, however, they are grown in almost every wine producing country in the world, and are widely revered for their fresh and grassy flavors, full of tropical notes and refreshing, zesty character. Sauvignon Blanc grapes thrive best in moderate climates, and ripen relatively early in the year. This has made them a favorite for many wineries in the New World, where they can still produce healthy and high yields in the earlier part of the summer before the temperatures become too hot. Too much heat has a massively adverse effect on Sauvignon Blanc, as the grapes become dull in their flavor, and the wine produced from them loses all its unique character and high points. As such, Sauvignon Blanc farmers have had a lot of trouble from global warming and climate change, as they are being forced to harvest their crops increasingly earlier in the year when it is cool enough to do so.
Savatiano is probably Greece's most well known and most widely grown grape varietal, as it is the primary grape used in the production of Retsina, where the fermenting juices of the Savatiano varietal are flavored with pine resin in order to make this distinctive and famous wine. One of the reasons for the wide cultivation of this grape is due to its hardiness, and resistance to drought conditions. In the sun-drenched and dry, rocky Greek landscapes, this makes it an ideal vine to grow for wine-makers who require a strong and bounteous yield each year.
However, there are plenty of examples of Greek white wines which use the Savatiano grape but withhold from the addition the pine resin flavoring, allowing the true characteristics of this varietal to shine through. The result is often very pleasing indeed, with Savatiano grapes generally producing extremely well balanced and rounded white wines, with a juicily fruity flavor. Their aromas can vary quite a lot, with many Savatiano wines bearing the fragrance of citrus fruits, and also occasionally having a strong floral aroma reminiscent of elder and rose. Due to the relatively low acidity of Savatiano grapes, the wines which use them (including Retsina) generally bolster themselves with the addition of smaller quantities of more acidic varieties, such as Assyrtiko or Rhoditis, in order to improve their sometimes weak structure.
Additional Information on Greek Wines
Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
What is Retsina?