Sip of the Day

August 6, 2021

Day #218 of the year.

Infamous Goose Sauvignon Blanc

I love tomatoes in the summer when they are in season: in a salad, roasted, Caprese, gazpacho, you name it, I make it and eat it. However, one problem I often have is over-buying at the farmers market, and after a week on the counter (because there is no way I will put my tomatoes in the fridge, sacrilege!), my juicy cherry tomatoes start to shrivel up a bit. There is no waste in my kitchen, so these sad cherry tomatoes are drizzled with EVOO, dusted with herbs de Provence, a few garlic cloves tossed whole with them in the air-fryer at 400F for 20-25min, et voila you have a fantastic appetizer for Friday happy hour! Pair with a crusty baguette or any toasted bread, schmear some fresh goat cheese, open a bottle of Infamous Goose Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, which balances the acidity and complements the tomatoes and fresh cheese, and you are ready for the weekend – cheers!

ORIGIN

Marlborough, New Zealand

Grapes

100% Sauvignon Blanc

Tasting Notes

In appearance, it's a pale lime to straw color. Notes of kaffir lime, passionfruit pulp and lemon zest dominate the nose. The palate features concentrated citrus and tropical fruits with a salivating acidity.

Food Match

Enjoy with ceviche, fresh oysters and poached chicken salad.

AUTHOR:

Vesselina Stoyanova

Vesselina Stoyanova, WSET II, attended gastronomy school in Bulgaria before migrating to the United States in 1991. She has worked in the wine and spirits industry for over 20 years and uses her combined knowledge of wine and food to create extraordinary combinations. Vessie is our go-to expert on perfect pairings providing recipe inspiration and culinary wisdom.