90+ Cellars Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc

Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc from 90+ Cellars carries the Bordeaux appellation, which in practice means a dry, crisp white built on Sauvignon Blanc's citrus and green-fruit profile. Bordeaux whites in this style typically lean toward grapefruit, lemon and lime peel, with green apple, gooseberry or fresh-cut herbs in the background, and the mineral-tinged finish noted for this bottling fits that picture. Expect a light to medium body, high acidity and no tannin, since this is a white wine. Oak is not usually a feature of entry-level Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc, so the focus should stay on fresh fruit and brightness rather than toast or vanilla. 90+ Cellars works in a négociant style aimed at value, which suits a wine meant to be opened young and poured without ceremony. At the table, the acidity is the main asset. Styles like this usually work well with oysters and other raw shellfish, steamed mussels, grilled white fish, and simple preparations of shrimp or scallops finished with lemon. Fresh goat cheese is a classic match, as are salads with vinaigrette, asparagus, green beans and dishes built on herbs such as chervil, tarragon or dill. The wine's tartness can also cut through fried foods like fish and chips or tempura vegetables. Heavily spiced dishes or rich cream sauces will tend to overwhelm a wine of this weight, so pick lighter, brighter plates. For serving, aim for roughly 7 to 10°C (45 to 50°F), which in a home fridge means about two to three hours of chilling, or around 30 minutes in an ice bucket. Too cold and the citrus and mineral notes go quiet; too warm and the acidity can feel sharp and the finish loose. Decanting is not needed. A standard white wine glass with a moderately narrow bowl will focus the aromatics while keeping the wine cool, and a stem helps keep your hand from warming it. This is a drink-now bottle. Unoaked, fruit-driven Sauvignon Blanc at this level is made for freshness and generally does not gain from extended cellaring, so the best window is within a couple of years of purchase, stored cool and out of direct light until you open it.