Tasting - Aliwen Reserva Sauvignon Blanc

Name: Aliwen Reserva

Variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Region: 70% Curico Valley, 30% Leyda Valley

Country: Chili

Year: 2011

Price: $12.95 at Vintage Cellar

Shop/wine critic/Winery Review: Looking for a great Sauvignon Blanc for a reasonable price? Here you get all the features from: gooseberry, passion fruit, freshly mown grass, fresh acidity and a sleek style. The refreshing Aliwen has the characteristics of its sunny Chilean origin a round, mild, rich texture. That makes this Sauvignon Blanc delicious as an aperitif but also suitable for eating with salmon, asparagus and salads.

My Review: the initial smell of the wine is very acidic and very fruity.  The main smell that I got out of it was apples.  When I tried it, the first sip was pretty much just straight acidity and bitterness that sits on you tough for a good 30 seconds.  But it’s refreshing feeling means that it would be great on a hot summer day.  Nice wine to start the evening off with.

If food present, did it change the flavor: Did not have this with food


Drink Up!

-R.V.