I’ll start with number three which is Bogle’s 2010 Sauvignon Blanc. Now this is my favorite varietal so I am always excited to try a new one. According to the list, this wine retails for around $9 which was spot on. I got it for $8.99. It had a very pleasant nose with hints of citrus zest. It was very clean and crisp, just the way I like it, with a lovely citrus taste. I also detected a hint of tropical fruit. I sampled the wine alone but Bogle recommends pairing it with appetizers and light dishes like fish and shellfish as well as goat cheese and fruit salsas. I will definitely be trying some of those pairings.
Number two on the list was a 2009 Protocolo Tempranillo by Dominio de Eguren. I wasn’t sure if I would be able to find this one but luckily, Total Wine has a large selection of Spanish wines. Again, the list was spot on with the price. It said the wine retails for $7 and I got it for $6.99. The nose had strong berry flavors, mainly raspberry, with an herbal hint. It had a very fruity flavor that was pleasant on the palate. It had a bit of spice, which I like. I think it would go well with any spicy red meat dish.
And last but not least, the number one pick was a 2010 Riesling by Pacific Rim. The list said this wine retails for around $10 but Total Wine had it for $8.99. I haven’t had Riesling in quite some time so it was nice to try a new one. It had a nose of tropical fruit and melon which I also detected in the taste. These flavors were intertwined with a hint of spice. It was very crisp and not too sweet which I found very pleasant since some Rieslings can be very sweet. Recommended pairings were spicy foods, richer foods and even fish.
I had to agree that these wines were all very good and the prices couldn’t be beat. If you are interested in seeing the rest of the list, you can find it here and you will also find links to their other top 100 lists.
