Weekend Wine
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It's quick and to the point this
week -- a white and a red from Napa Valley's
St. Supery that are sure to please. The
Sauvignon Blanc is bright and crisp and
grapefruity -- perfect for summer sipping.
And the red is a Meritage (Bordeaux-style
blend) that is elegant and food-friendly.
Here's the skinny:
($21). Delivers loads of grapefruit and
gooseberry aromas and flavors -- as the
winery says, this is "leap out of the
glass" wine. Crisp, racy, refreshing,
with plenty of mouthwatering acidity. Would
work nicely with simply boiled or fried
shrimp or calamari, or your favorite crabcakes.
Ready to drink now. Locate
this wine online or in your area.
($65). A blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon,
23% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
and Malbec, this elegant red offers concentrated
blackberry fruit laced with currant, cocoa
powder, roasted herbs and toasted oak. Focused
finish supported by slightly dusty tannins.
Very nice now and over the next four or
five years. Locate
this wine online or in your area.
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St.
Supery 2007 Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley