TRAVERSO'S INTERNATIONAL SAUVIGNON BLANC TASTING & SPECIALS IN-STORE THIS SATURDAY MARCH 20 NOON TO 3PM

Spring is here and the weather calls for beautiful Sauvignon Blanc.  Join us for a global adventure tasting of these wonderful Sauvignon Blancs led by our very own Bill Traverso.  Bill is super excited to explore these wines with you.  He already has his maps ready and glasses clean....See you Saturday!

All featured wines will be 10% OFF this Saturday only!  We can hold or ship.  Contact us today.  707-542-2530  info@traversos.com

FEATURED SAUVIGNON BLANCS

2009 ATASCADERO CREEK RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY RITCHIE VINEYARDS SAUVIGNON BLANC  OUR PRICE $17.99
This is one of the nicest domestic Sauvignon Blancs we have tasted.  Wonderful citrus (grapefruit, lime) and kiwi notes abound. These are followed by tropical fruit flavors, balanced acidity and crisp, clean finish.  This is a very limited production wine, so if you like it, don’t wait too long!  A great aperitif, this Sauvignon Blanc will go with salads, grilled fish and even some spicy Asian or Indian food.  VERY LIMITED PRODUCTION.

2008 VOSS VINEYARDS NAPA VALLEY SAUVIGNON BLANC  OUR PRICE $20.99
The 2008 Sauvignon Blanc displays classic varietal aromas, flavor and texture.   Aromas of lemon peel, grapefruit and pineapple combine with a hint of spice and mineral, leading to a delightful combination of intense and exotic fruit flavors across the palate. The wine shows a lovely fullness in the palate from the skin contact before pressing and the lingering finish is bright and crisp.

2008 FORTRESS VINEYARDS LAKE COUNTY RED HILLS SAUVIGNON BLANC  OUR PRICE $14.99
This handcrafted single vineyard wine is made from 100% Sauvignon Musque grown using sustainable practices at 2,400ft. in the Red Hills Lake County AVA.  The red volcanic soils of this mountain site, in tandem with the cooling lake influences below, are perfectly suited to the production of traditional Bordeaux varietals, including Sauvignon Blanc.  Crisp and clean, this wine offers up notes of kiwi, honeydew melon and ocean brine.   Drink either as an aperitif or pair with shellfish, seafood, poultry, pasta, or mildly spicy and fusion fare.
"Best Buy" 90 Points - Wine Enthusiast

2008 BEL ECHO MARLBOURGH NEW ZEALAND SAUVIGNON BLANC  OUR PRICE $15.99
Crafted by Clos Henri of France who has many years of experience with the Sauvignon Blanc grape.
The wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks to retain fruit elegance and flavor; it is then aged on fine lees for six months.  Reveals expressive aromas of tropical fruits, a slight minerality, and to get a round mouthfeel, while keeping a natural weight on the palate obtained from the clay.
TASTING BOB CAMPBELL MW JUNE 09 – Gourmet Traveler 95 Points!
“Rich, creamy Sauvignon Blanc with gooseberry, mineral, capsicum and bready yeast lees flavors. Quite complex with a great texture and lingering, linear finish. One of the best of the vintage."

2009 DOMAINE AUCHERE SANCERRE BLANC  OUR PRICE $19.99
100% Sauvignon Blanc...NEW VINTAGE!  Nose combines mostly fruity aromas of citrus and exotic fruits (pineapple, mango) and mineral aromas of flint.  Clean and crisp attack, balanced with a good mellowness.  Persistent, fine and elegant finish.  Great with Frisée salad with goat cheese, Shellfish, Seafood, Smoked salmon, Sole meunière, Tartare of fish, or just by itself!  This has become a solid offering at our store.  You can't beat this wine for the price in Sancerre!

2009 GROOM ADELAIDE HILLS AUSTRALIA SAUVIGNON BLANC  OUR PRICE $17.99
This is a wonderful wine made by one of the nicest people in the wine industry, Daryl Groom.  This Australian has been making great wine both in the United States and his home Australia for many years.  This Sauvignon Blanc is yet another wonderful wine.  This is a favorite of Traverso’s and others who have had the chance to try it.
Daryls’s Notes:  “This wine is made with no oak and no MLF allowing the zesty varietal characters of the grape to be expressed. The nose is a myriad of fresh ripe tropical fruit aromas which are vibrant, but not overpowering. The palate is fresh and retains medium to high natural mouth watering acidity. This wine is great drinking with seafood, salads, sushi and Asian cuisine.”

UPCOMING EVENTS & TASTINGS (schedule subject to change)

Saturday, March 20 - International Sauvignon Blanc
Thursday, March 25 - Burn Stewart Distillers Scotch Whisky @ Hyatt Vineyard Creek LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE
Saturday, March 27 - International Pinot Grigios and Pinot Gris
Saturday, April 3 - TBA
Wednesday, April 28 - Piedmonte Wine Tasting @ Hyatt Vineyard Creek DETAILS TO FOLLOW

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Bill, Michael & Fred
Traverso's Gourmet Foods
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