Thirsty Thursday: 2010 Pomelo Sauvignon Blanc
If you’re experiencing a heat wave where you live then you’re body is probably craving a refreshing and sensory fulfilling white wine to take the edge off after a long day or simply to relax with on the weekend. For the years the Pomelo Sauvignon Blanc has been one of my go-to casual wines for this exact purpose. Always refreshing and vibrant, the wine regularly expresses traditional Sauvignon Blanc characteristics of citrus flavors and lively acidity along with a riper fruit component to create balanced wine.
Finally named to Wine Spectator’s Top Value List of California Sauvignon Blanc, the 2010 Pomelo is a great buy for lovers of and those interested in exploring the varietal.
So go ahead and purchase two bottles of the wine: one to enjoy with a relaxing appetizer of fresh goat’s cheese and crackers, the second to enjoy with a light summer dinner.
And please feel free share a link to any of your recipes that you think might go well with this wine!
Here is my complete review:
2010 Pomelo Sauvingon Blanc (California)
Primarily sourced from a vineyard in Lake County and blended with small amount of Sauvignon Blanc from Lodi, the 2010 Pomelo is pale straw in color and opens with a lively nose of lemongrass, lime, and guava. Light mouthfeel with the fruit and acidity of grapefruit (not tart though) along with a hint of pith. Finishes light and clean with a small amount of the wine’s essence lingering on the palate. A simple, but enjoyable summer wine.
Retails Around $9-12 and available via winery’s website for $10
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I would love to try this – doubt I would find it here in SA though.
Mandy
Unfortunately you’re probably right, but I know that you have plenty of good stuff down there to enjoy.
This looks like a good one to keep in mind for the Kentucky Derby under $15 wine contest we are in every year.
I would say that it could indeed be the big winner…just as long as it is a warm day.
If not, I can always mess with the thermostat. Such tactics are not beneath me…
Thank you for the white post, Jed, much appreciated. I find some Sauvignon Blancs a little too green for my taste, but this one sounds perfect. I would definitely have it with a simple guacamole: http://kitcheninspirations.wordpress.com/2011/09/10/easy-guacamole/ or even a more complex guacamole like: http://kitcheninspirations.wordpress.com/2010/07/24/corn-pomegranate-guacamole/, but I think it would shine with this chilled soup: http://kitcheninspirations.wordpress.com/2009/06/11/cold-avocado-soup-with-cilantro-oil/
You’re most welcome Eva…I’m always keeping you in mind with Thirsty Thursday and trying to bring in more whites. Thanks for sharing three great recipes!
Sounds so refreshing! Perfect for a hot day, for sure.
It’s just what the doctor ordered.
Very tasty. had a chance to drink this actually at a barbecue.
Thanks for the affirmation sir!
Ah no, we’re not expecting a heatwave here although we’d love one for sure – great excuse to enjoy a great white like this xx
Well anytime is wine time right? So why wait for a heatwave?
Another bottle destined for the wine shopping list. I think I should just forget the list and bring my iPad to my wine shop. I can pull up your Thirsty Thursday posts and go from there.