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SOHO Stella Sauvignon Blanc 2019

The SOHO tasting notes lead with the description “classic confidence and sexy femininity”.  Well, that is what jumps off the page to me.  I am not sure what to expect as I open the bottle.

This is a Marlborough Sav Balance, the Kiwis “do” Sauv Blanc and do it well, over 70% of NZ wine production is Sauv Blanc and Marlborough is “the” Sauv Blanc region.  Given that build-up, what is this wine going to deliver?

The phrase "don’t bring a knife to gunfight" springs to mind, Stella brings a formidable arsenal.  The expected clean, refreshing taste jumps off the tongue.  Tropical fruit and zesty, this is a wine that does not want to be tamed. I get the confidence reference now, SOHO knows this is good, so why be shy about it.  Sexy femininity is probably above my pay grade, I will say that Stella retains a hint of mystery.  There are many aromas and tastes swirling around this glass, I can’t pinpoint them all but I do want to try more of this wine.

I find that sometimes wines that seem unexpectedly big and bold on first tasting may not deliver the same with the second glass.  Not so with the Stella.  Enjoyed over a couple of hours, each glass delivers the same refreshing, zesty flavours.

I won’t try and pair foods with this wine, no need, it can be enjoyed anytime with or without food.  It is refreshing, it is powerful, fruity, and full favoured.  A perfect refreshing drink for the heat of the tropics.  A wine for entertaining, for sharing, maybe with someone with a bit of mystery or that you would like to know more about like the wine.

Enjoy!

~ Mark Winstanley, Ganymede Chief Wine Specialist