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 Los Angeles Times
by Corie Brown, May 28, 2008
Sauvignon Republic: A Sauvignon Blanc Specialist
The label produces wines made with the white grape from the Russian River, New Zealand, South Africa and Mendocino, with more on the way.
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 Coastal Living
Magazine
Seafood & Wine:
Recipes for Success
by Julia Rutland, July-August
2007
Chef John Ash shares
his passion for the versatile white, Sauvignon Blanc. Read
the article
Also included in the online article are audio clips:
John Buechsenstein speaks on the virtues of Sauvignon Blanc
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USA Today
Stand up for the Republic
by Jerry Shriver, May 14, 2007
2006 Sauvignon Republic Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River
Valley
..."the wine is truly tantalizing. It's a perfect
blend of grassy aromas and sunshine-drenched tropical
fruit flavors that are held in check by a refreshing
acidity. It's friendlier than an austere Sancerre
and less over-the-top than a Sauvignon Blanc from
New Zealand."... |
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BLOOMBERG
Markets
The
Other White Wine (pdf)
Food Friendly Sauvignon
Blanc Sheds its Underdog Status
by Elin McCoy, May 1, 2007
"No longer chardonnay's weak sister, sauvignon
blanc has become a powerhouse, with growing sales and chic new status as
a vino blanco of choice in top restaurants. Quality is at an all- time
high." |
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San Diego Reader.com
Sauvignon Misunderstood
by
Matthew Lickona , April, 26 2007
What makes Sauvignon Blanc the title of
"Most Versatile, Most Food-Friendly White Wine on the Planet."? Read
the article... |
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MSNBC
A
Match Made in Wine and Cheese Heaven
by Edward Deitch, March 27, 2007
"The South
African sauvignon,
with its notes of pink grapefruit, pineapple, herbs and pronounced minerals,
is a refreshing counterpoint to the hot cheese and isn't about to be overpowered
by it. The
wine is highly expressive yet elegant."...
"The (New Zealand) wine shows
more tropical fruit than the tart gooseberry that characterizes most Kiwi sauvignons.
The wine pairs beautifully with the goat cheeses. Beyond cheese, both wines will
match well with fish, including sushi, and chicken."...
..."Sauvignon Republic Cellars,...is
backed up by wines of distinction." |
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about John Ash and John Buechsenstein in
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Wine
Spectator
May 15, 2008
Sauvignon Republic, 2007 Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc
90 points
"Concentrated, with appealing vibrancy and fleshiness to grapefruit-lime
and grass flavors. Mineral notes and subtle passion fruit highlight the aromas,
with refreshing citrus acidity. Drink now." |
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WineReviewOnline.com
by Robert Whitley, January 2008
Sauvignon Republic 2007 Stellenbosch
Sauvignon Blanc
93
“...there is little doubt that [South African] Sauvignon Blanc
has
great potential. Some of the best I’ve tasted have come from the
renowned South African producer Neil Ellis, but Sauvignon Republic’s
effort from Stellenbosch in 2007 doesn’t have to take a back seat
to
anyone. This is a stylish Sauvignon that delivers a complex nose of
grapefruit and fresh herbs, with an undertone of ripe tropical fruit and
a mineral-laced palate. Clean, refreshing and delicious, with no
influence from oak.” |
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Santa Rosa Press
Democrat
Tasting
Room, Wine of the Week
January 30, 2008
Sauvignon Republic, 2007 Marlborough Sauvignon
Blanc
"A lovely sauvignon blanc with tangy flavors. Grassy, with aromas and flavors
of grapefruit, jalapeno and mineral."
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Wine & Spirits
August 2007
Sauvignon Republic 2006 Russian
River Sauvignon Blanc
91
Year's Best: 1 of 6 top American Sauvignon Blancs! |
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Appellation
America (pdf)
Recommended
by Thom Elkjer, July 25, 2007
Sauvignon Republic 2006 Russian
River Valley Sauvignon Blanc |
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The
Washington Times
Wine of the Week
by Paul Lukacs, June 13, 2007
Sauvignon Republic 2006 Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc
"This bright, bracing New Zealand sauvignon blanc comes from Sauvignon Republic...
...New Zealand sauvignons typically display vibrant citrus fruit flavors with
an undertone reminiscent of green berries or fresh herbs. Their flavors almost
shout from the glass, and so they are guaranteed to keep taste buds tingling.
In recent years, they also have tended to show a hint of sweetness, and this
rendition does just that. The result is a vivacious white that never seems tart
or sour. Top-notch sauvignon blanc is a great warm-weather wine, as its vivacious
personality cuts right through summer heat and humidity. Although this wine's
flavors prove forceful, it is fairly light-bodied and will pair best with equally
light summer fare such as chicken or seafood salads, gazpacho and, in this neck
of the woods, Chesapeake Bay crab." |
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The
Wine News
March - May 2007
Sauvignon Republic 2006 Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc
90
"Subtle, restrained aromas of kiwi and asparagus are perfectly integrated.
Just-tart flavors of ripe apple, minerals and chopped chilies. Delicate,
through very varietal, finish." |
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Gismondi Wine
by Anthony Gismondi, April 18, 2007
Sauvignon Republic 2006 Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc
88
“Intense canned asparagus with smoky, mineral, minty
notes. On the palate the wine is dry and fresh with a bit of the old-style
canned jalapeno, asparagus flavours mixed with lemon-lime and grapefruit.
Intense full-blown, peppery sauvignon with a touch of sweet and sour
juicy lime rind. Green lipped mussels anyone.”
Sauvignon Republic 2006 Stellenbosch
Sauvignon Blanc
88
“Wow, almost riesling, in sauvignon clothing. Brisk
minerality, fresh lemon-lime but not overpowering as Marlborough version
cam is. Vibrant chalky mid-palate mixing limes, herbs and grass in the
finish. Not as intense as some but that probably contributes to its food
friendly styling. Sip all summer on the patio with a wide range of appetizers.” |
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Dan
Berger's Vintage Experiences
December 13, 2007 by Dan Berger,
Exceptional: Sauvignon Republic
2007
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
"Dramatic floral/lime aroma
with hints of mint and herbal/grass
and dried tea leaf. Tart entry and a
crisp finish, a dry wine (unlike some
NZ SBs) that’s great with seafood."
March 1,
2007
Exceptional: Sauvignon
Republic 2006 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
"Tropical and gooseberry
fruit aroma, but exotic hay/tea notes and an herbal
undertone that's just fascinating. Succulent, but
dry. "
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Wine & Spirits
by Joshua Greene, February 2007
Sauvignon Republic 2006 Stellenbosch Sauvignon Blanc
89
“A mild sauvignon with lime and grapefruit pith flavors, this has a creamy texture cut in the end by steely acidity. It gets smokier with air, built for wood-roasted oysters." |
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San Francisco Chronicle
Wine of the Week
December 14, 2006
Sauvignon Republic 2006 Stellenbosch
Sauvignon Blanc
..."The grapes for this wine, from one of South Africa's
prime grapegrowing regions, were picked in late March and early April, so this
is no "nouveau" — it's a
fully mature wine, ready to enjoy now, with nicely balanced flavors of pineapple,
lime and green apple, food-friendly acidity and a medium-long finish. Drink
it with fish, fowl or vegetarian dishes and toast to the best things that happened
to you in 2006. " |
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WineReviewOnline.com
by Gerald D. Boyd, October 31, 2006
Sauvignon Republic 2006 Stellenbosch,
South Africa
92 points
..."This juicy, zesty Sauvignon comes from the Cape Wineland's
stellar Stellenbosch region. Only stainless steel, no oak or malolactic, gives
this wine an inviting freshness with hints of passion fruit and lime juice. The
flavors are bright and crisp, with a subtle green herbal note. It finishes crisp
and clean with good length.” |
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Wine Lover's Page
by Randy Buckner, April, 2007
Sauvignon Republic 2005 Russian
River Valley
88 points
"Tropical fruit, grapefruit, herbs, and white flower aromas do an encore
on the palate. Bright and crisp, this is a nice match for grilled fish with a
lemon and caper sauce.”
Sauvignon Republic 2006 Stellenbosch,
South Africa
90 points
"Well balanced, crisp and fruity, this one is a no-brainer for grilled seafood.
Tropical fruit abounds, with grassiness and sage nuances.” |
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Wine Spectator
April 30, 2007
Sauvignon Republic 2006 Stellenbosch,
South Africa
88 points
"A lean, steely version, with gooseberry, flint,
and lime flavors that run through the racy finish. Drink now."
Wine Spectator Online
New Value Wines
Sauvignon Republic 2005 Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc
November 10, 2006
90 points
"Bright and juicy, a gentle style with
a guava component to the lime and passion fruit flavors, finishing
with a pretty floral note. Drink now."
Wine
Spectator Insider
May 17, 2006
Sauvignon Republic, 2005 Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc
90 points
"Bright and juicy, a gentle style with a guava
component to the lime and passion fruit flavors, finishing with a pretty floral
note."
Wine Spectator
Great White Wine Values
The Value Guide: 100 Great Buys for $25 or Less
Sauvignon Republic 2005 Russian River
Valley Sauvignon Blanc
October 31, 2006
89 points
"Intense and concentrated, with vibrant
pear, citrus and grapefruit flavors, enlivened by crisp acidity. Drink
now."
One of only 10 California wines to make the International Value list! |
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Santa Rosa Press
Democrat
Tasting
Room, Wine of the Week
October 3, 2006
Sauvignon Republic, 2006 Stellenbosch,
South Africa
"A very appealing sauvignon blanc with wonderful acidity. Grassy aroma, with
flavors of pink grapefruit, guava, kiwi and lime."
Also read
Winery
taps the best of S. Africa
Sauvignon Republic release pairs well with a variety of foods
by Michele Anna Jordan for the Press Democrat |
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