A Tastey New Zealander

What's Up Wine Lovers!

Can you believe summer is over? The Labor Day weekend is here and summer will start to wind down and bring fall colors, cool weather, the smell of firewood burning, football and hearty food. Hearty food brings us big tannic wines that make us feel warm inside. Big over the top Cabernets, juicy Zinfandels, big Sangioveses from Tuscany and powerful Syrah's. That is why I am talking about today's entry, a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from the Marlborough Region, Arona. Arona is a girl's name meaning "Colorful". This wine is bright and exuberant with a touch of pineapple and passion fruit with the typical intensity of a Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, and a perfect match for the name. This wine is a perfect wine to celebrate summer winding down, perfect for the patio or as an aperitif before dinner. This will set you back $8.99 a bottle at your favorite wine shop, not a big investment and a pretty good pop for your buck. I would suggest you go buy a few bottles to keep you company for those last days of warm weather.

Have fun this weekend and remember to celebrate Labor Day!

Cheers!

J