Wine Wednesday - McKenna Sauvignon Blanc

This weeks wine is a 2009 McKenna Sauvingnon Blanc from the north coast of California. As you can tell by its name Sauvignon Blanc is a white wine, the grape is green in color and is ind indigenous to the Bordeaux region of France. An interesting note is that this grape was paired with Cabernet Franc to create the Cabernet Sauvignon grape in the 19th century. The wine is usually described as fresh or crisp.

I would definitely say this wine fit the bill of crisp. It was excellent for a hot summer day in south Texas, especially if it has been allowed to chill. We paired it with pasta, red sauce, and salad. The fruity taste paired well with the olives in the red sauce. I give it a 4.3.