2008 Kenwood Sauvignon Blanc

Last night, I poured the final glass of the BV Sauv Blanc to drink while beginning to prepare dinner. However, it was not meant to be. The wine was no longer good. There was a time in my life, that I would have gone ahead and finished that glass. This is not that time. I've moved on into the life-is-too-short-to-drink-bad-wine era. In other words, you can state it like this -- I have enough money to buy more. Whew! Thank God.

So, I cracked open a fresh bottle of Kenwood 2008 Sauvignon Blanc. I sensed I'd like this very much because it is from my favorite area in Sonoma County (fave for sauv. blancs anyway) and it was another california state fair winner. I don't know who these people are at the state fair voting on these wines, but they are smart!

As it turns out, I "accidentally" grabbed the wrong year. I was just checking out the kenwood website and the 09 is the state fair silver winner from this year. Hmmm...I've seen this before and do not care for it -- the store stocks mismatched years all together under the one advertisement. Either you are a fool and don't realize that ALL years didn't win the award or you are deceptive. Either way, it makes me not want to shop with you so knock it off! That said, the 08 was delightful and cheap so really, why complain?

I liked this wine because it was dry; I could definitely taste some citrus and grassyiness (I know, I know...surely there is a better way of saying this but I'm just a girl not a pro!). Not sweet (not much of a fan of sweet wines anymore) - but totally delicious and I had it perfectly chilled. It was hearty enough to withstand a spicier dish. We whipped up a Mexican-ish meal of cage free organic ground turkey breast, noodles, and sauce -- all simmered down in a skillet for a really robust flavor.

All said, I'd recommend this one. I'd like to try the 09 as it is listed as their best year yet and if it is better than the 08 it is mighty tasty, I bet. For a few bucks more, you could score the Hanna, which still stands at the top but -- if you need to stay closer to $10, try this puppy out.

Retails $14. Bought locally for $9.