2007 King Shag Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Price: $6.99 @ Trader Joe’s imported by Americal Beverage Group
What They Said:
Per 2guysuncorked and I’ll go with Ted on this one…”This is probably the best sauvignon blanc I’ve had that is under $10. On the nose it’s bursting with citrus and fruity notes and it finishes with crisp acidity, that lingers just a bit as it reveals a slightly grassy finish. It would go great with some spicy food dishes, and it even holds up well to some spicy mango chicken I made to go with it.”
What I Think:
As many of you know I am a big fan of Sauvignon Blanc, especially from New Zealand. This one is completely typical of the Kiwi offering and in this case it is a good thing. It had the nice pale color, a nose of grapefruit and grassy aromas. On the palate you are greeted with a crisp flavorless start leading to floral and mineral undertones followed by a tangy and tingly lemon finish. Gooseberry is omnipresent throughout. We had this one with a salmon salad which was a perfect pairing. Thinking this is better than the Kono (and cheaper). Better than the Geyser Peak? Not sure but who cares, this Sauvignon Blanc trio at Trader Joe’s is one of the best deals going. Pick any of the three and you can’t go wrong. Better yet, get them all and let me know which is your favorite.
Rating: Buy It
How do you rate it?
(3 votes, average: 4 out of 5)
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October 8th, 2008 at 6:08 am
This was a fave at our Menlo Park TJ’s last year. I slightly preferred Kono to this but it’s a bargain for sure. The best was Matua SB but that was a couple years ago.
November 13th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
I agree, King Shag is a great wine for the price. Problem: It hasn’t been available on my last two trips to Trader Joe’s. Does anyone know if it’s coming back?
November 17th, 2008 at 7:58 pm
I have not tried the King Shag yet, though I did buy a bottle tonight at the Trader Joe’s in Glen Ellyn, IL (they have several cases). Any good recommendations for food pairings? The Veramonte Sauvignon Blanc 2007 is great!
November 19th, 2008 at 9:00 am
Our Wine Team had a tasting of “Thanksgiving wines” last night which included a Sauvignon Blanc (St. Michelle, tasty, $6) as well as some Pinot Noir and a Zinfandel. So, you could use it as a starter and/or during the meal or even bring it along to your next wine & cheese event. IMO, milder flavors and lighter foods seem to work best with this wine. Cheers!
November 21st, 2008 at 9:31 pm
@Alexander I know Angela already gave you some thoughts but in my opinion Sauvignon Blanc was described best in the Chronicle today discussing Thanksgiving dos and don’ts when they said “The season’s over, just like with white pants.” That is my relationship with Sauv Blanc (and most other whites), great in the summer when I need refreshment but otherwise difficult to pair through the winter… That said my optimal dinner pairing is salmon. Otherwise consider using it when you may have otherwise used sparkling…