Russian Jack
Vineyard; Martinborough vineyard Region; Martinborough
Country; New Zealand Vintage; 2008
Producer; Martinborough Vineyard Importer; The sorting table, LLC, Napa, CA, 94558
Alcohol; 13.5% Price; $13.50
APPEARANCE;
Beautifully clear and bright, the colour was translucent gold with pale grass green undertones.
NOSE;
Classic New Zealand Sauvignon blanc, fresh, crisp, grassy with strong citrus and gooseberry. Along with hints of melon and pineapple.
PALATE;
The clues given by nose carry through onto the palate and become more intense. The well balanced acidity hits mid and front palate, and veers slightly more to the sweeter side. A great body, with a long lingering finish.
Florrie’s footnote;
Listen to us tasting this wine on our podcast, Russian Jack tastin’
Comments from Marie!
APPEARANCE:
Pale gold, almost peridot. Sparklingly clear.
NOSE;
Initially acidic, but the nose mellows into a crisp, green apple fruit with green grape undertones.
PALATE;
Very intense at first, the citrus hitting mid palate. The flavour develops into a very tasty fruity drink that is by turns sweet and acidic. The flavor lingers and mellows nicely.
Marie’s Musings:
While I wouln’t choose this particular bottle to drink solo, I would for sure serve it with a nice dinner of fish, or chicken in a cheesy cream sauce. The citrus-ey notes could handle the creamyness and cleanse the palate.