Colio CEV Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Review
Colio Estate Vineyards (CEV)-Ultra Premium VQA
Winemakers Notes: Damp spring weather in the Lake Erie North Shore provided ample moisture to carry through a very dry June and July, while the timely August rain and fairly dry autumn set the stage for a bountiful harvest of good quality fruit.
Colour: Light straw
Bouquet: Sweet Tropical fruit and fresh cut hay
Taste: Zesty citrus and lemongrass, soft mineral finish
Serve at: 8º – 10º C
Blend: Sauvignon Blanc 100%
Brix at Harvest: 20.5
Fermentation: Stainless steel tanks
Aging: Stainless steel tanks
Residual Sugar: 2 g/l
Alcohol Content: 13.8 %
Production: 500 cases
Winemaker: Tim Reilly
Food Match: Pasta-cream based, Fish – Light Flavoured, Chicken
Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
VQA Lake Erie North Shore
Price: 750 mL – $15.75
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This is Colio’s follow up to the fanastic 2005 CEV Sauvignon Blanc. A tuff act to follow but I think they did pretty good.
While Sauvignon Blanc is not meant to be cellared I tasted the 2005 vintage several years after it had been in the bottle. Letting it sit for a while brought out a few interesting characteristics that I didn’t find in this vintage.
Nose is classic Sauvignon Blanc. Citrus and fresh cut grass.
Taste gushes citrus, noted grapefruit and some lemon. Perfect balance with crisp, clean acidity and a moderate finish.
Almost classic Bourdeaux style expect it was missing more of the mineral notes. Mineral characteristic was there but was hidden a bit behind the acidity.
Noted a hint of tannin on the finish. Just a hint.
Overall …. one excellent wine that was very easy to sip on and enjoy.