As the thermometer is beginning to climb, a shipment of refreshing new wines has just arrived at our warehouse in time for summer! Two of the little gems in this shipment that first grabbed our attention were the new 2010 vintage of Auntsfield Estate Sauvignon Blanc straight out of New Zealand and the newest edition to our shelves, the 2010 vintage of Dourthe No. 1 Sauvignon Blanc from Bordeaux. As the team here all enjoys a nice (and rather large) glass of wine on occasion, we decided it would only be right for us to crack open these two and do a little comparison of Old World Sauvignon Blanc vs. New World. First up to be sniffed, gargled and swished was the Dourthe No. 1. Pear was the first aroma we agreed upon and it followed through nicely to the palate where the flavours were soft with hints of peach. Next up the Auntsfield packed more of a punch with a higher acidity, balanced with distinct and very refreshing grapefruit on the nose and palate, leading into a nice minerality. With both selling for less than $20 a bottle we couldn't agree on which one was preferred amongst our group, but one conclusion was obvious, we were all willing to do our duty for our company and continue to "taste" them until we came to a conclusion.
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