The Vegan Vine 2010 Sauvignon Blanc - Wine Review

As the name implies, The Vegan Vine wines are made without any animal products. They are produced by the acclaimed winery Clos LaChance, a family-owned operation well known for its environmental efforts. In fact, all the grapes grown for The Vegan Vine are certified sustainable. A fairly new venture, Vegan currently produces three wines, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc and a red blend. Californian in style, the 2010 Sauvignon Blanc offers lemon, passion fruit and pineapple aromas with just a hint of cut grass. With racy lemon and lime acidity, the wine cleanses the palate and quenches thirst with a background of subtle tropical fruit, lemongrass and just a note of minerality. This wine's one flaw is that at 14.5 per cent alcohol it is a bit too strong as a white to be truly refreshing. However, it does offer a reasonable level of sophistication for its very wallet-friendly price. Try it with a chilled summer soup like a tomato and peach gazpacho, raw shellfish, poached sea bass with herb butter or a simple, grilled vegetable pasta.

Rating: 13/20
Price: $10

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