2017 Sauvignon Blanc from The Sisters in New Zealand

Last night we enjoyed a  2017 Sauvignon Blanc  produced by The Sisters in New Zealand. The wine was a light yellow color with a light green hue. The aroma reminded us of a tropical fruit salad. The taste included notes of papaya, pineapple, mango and  citrus-especially grapefruit. The mouthfeel was smooth yielding to bright acidity. Food pairing suggestions included: chicken, salads, seafood and Asian cuisine.  The wine had 12.5% alcohol. 

The front label of the Sauvignon Blanc features an image of a woman in black leaping up with excitement.  On the image is written, “‘I achieve many things every day. Say it., believe it, celebrate it. This is our time.”

We paired the Sauvignon Blanc with crostini, a sliced baguette topped with a combination of cheese, green onion and butter. This easy-to-prepare appetizer would pair well with many white wines.

The Sisters website provides recipes the following recipe for a Sauvanilla Cocktail which uses the mouth quenching Sauvignon Blanc.

Sauvanilla Cocktail

Ingredients: (makes two cocktails)

• 120mls The Sisters Sauvignon Blanc
• 1 shot Vodka infused with vanilla
• Fresh apple juice
• Soda water

Method:

• Combine the vodka and Sauvignon Blanc and mix.
• Add the apple juice.
• Top with soda water if desired
• Service on ice in  a chilled glass and enjoy

The Sisters is  located in Marlborough, New Zealand. The wines are produced to celebrate the busy lives of women and their girl friends. The term girl friends is meant to include any of the women in a woman’s life  whether it might be school friends, moms, sisters or colleagues. 

The Sisters produces four wines: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Rosé and Pinot Noir. The grapes for these wines are from Waihopai Valley, the Wairau Valley and the Awatere Valley in Marlborough.

See the Wine Trail Traveler blog about the Pinot Rosé. The Sisters supports the Dress for Success organization. This is a not-for-profit organization located in 19 countries.

Cheers!
Kathy