I have always found Pascal Jolivet wines from France to be exceptionally good values. And that’s certainly the case with the wine I’m featuring this week: Pascal Jolivet Attitude Sauvignon Blanc 2018 ($17.49). The Jolivet family have been players in the wine world since 1926, when Louis Jolivet and his son, Lucien, established the Jolivet and Son wine merchant company. The … [Read more...]
Sip o’ the Week—Refreshing, Summery Sauvignon Blanc
Tenuta Ca’ Bolani Sauvignon DOC Superiore Ah, White wine. With summer temperatures this week heading toward triple digits, I’m not inclined to spend a lot of time standing in front of a stove. So I tend toward simple meals, like the crab salad recipe featured in this week’s Scheff’s Table. And alongside a simple salad, light pasta, grilled chicken, and such, I … [Read more...]
Saracina Sauvignon Blanc
Title: Sip O' The Week—Saracina Sauvignon Blanc The last time I visited California’s wine country, one of the stops I enjoyed most was near the small town of Hopland, where family-owned Saracina Vineyards is located. The 250-acre Saracina farm contains 150 acres of sustainably farmed vineyards along the Upper Russian River, along with 120-year-old olive orchards, … [Read more...]