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Article: U.S. tries again with sauvignon blanc
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- The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
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- May 27, 2009
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DAVE McINTYRE, THE WASHINGTON POST
The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
05-27-2009
U.S. tries again with sauvignon blanc
By DAVE McINTYRE, THE WASHINGTON POST
Date: 05-27-2009, Wednesday
Section: BETTER LIVING
Edtion: 1
Grass, sagebrush and herbs.
Slate, wet stones and mouth-puckering citrus.
Mango, kiwi and ruby-red grapefruit.
Flavorless viscosity, like vodka without the fun.
What do those four wine descriptions have in common? They're all about sauvignon blanc made in America, and they reflect the grape's identity crisis in this country. Buying American sauvignon blanc is still a hit-or-miss affair, but the good news is that an attractive style has emerged in the past several years, and it is ...