Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Chile
Cost: $4
Wine Notes: Light in color, almost clear, with subtle aromas of citrus that carries through to the palate. Â Pair with chicken, seafood, or spicy dishes.
My Review: My wife and I picked up a bottle of this because we had enjoyed the Lucky Duck Tempranillo and, given as how we’re fans of Chilean Sauvignon Blanc, figured it was worth giving this one a shot. Â We shouldn’t have.
The wine was nearly clear in the glass, which didn’t raise any red flags as plenty of South American Sauvignon Blancs are very light and pale. Â However, the general lack of a nose should have been a tip-off that this wasn’t a great wine. Â The first couple of sips didn’t really give anything, so I let the wine sit for a minute. Â A few more sips brought just a hint of citrus, but really, it gave the impression that it had been cut with water.
I know that for $4 I shouldn’t be expecting life-altering wine, but I also shouldn’t be getting wine that I feel compelled to pour down the drain – which is exactly what I did with this wine. Â Looks like any of my future adventures into the Lucky Duck selection will be only in the red section, because the Lucky Duck Sauvignon Blanc made me feel like I actually wasted four dollars – and it’s only four dollars.
Do not buy this wine.
