Montes Sauvignon Blanc Limited Selection
This crisp sauvignon blanc was a 2008 vintage from the Leyda Valley. Leyda is part of San Antonio, which is a sub region of the Aconcagua Valley just south west of Santiago. This wine is crisp and typical of the region, but not quite as austere as some of the more mineral whites from the area.
The color of this wine is very pale straw with a hint of green/gold.
On the nose, I smell strong hints of pineapple, lime and lemon zest. The pineapple continues on the taste for me, but not quite as pronounced. I start to pick up more apple with some lime, but the stainless steel fermentation is evident from the crispness on the palate. The finish is clean and would be a perfect match for shellfish; specifically, I'm thinking of grilled langostinos.
The wine has extensive distribution and at $14.99 retail (in Kentucky) I would consider it a great value for summer; either as an aperitif, or as your main wine with shellfish or a light salad.
I think this wine will definitely impress the novice or someone with an experienced palate. Place a couple of bottles on ice, invite a few friends over and enjoy the warm weather.
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