Monthly Archives: April 2021

Outside Mystery Case #8, making it a baker’s dozen

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Even though it’s from Baron Philippe de Rothschild, I wouldn’t consider it specifically special or really noteworthy. Nice. Yes. Exceptional. Not.  I’m gonna be brutal, and say it’s not quite up to Pays d’Oc high quality standards.


It does have the typical aromas of Sauvignon Blanc and there is a nice concentration of citrus fruits.  It is very fresh and went well with scallops and couscous and a grape/cucumber salad.


It’s nice low price gave The Goddess an opportunity to pick a couple of others at the top end of our budget.

PAYS D’OC SAUVIGNON – ROTHSCHILD

$10.97 regularly $12.99

12.5% Alcohol

UPC: 00083960707714

They thought they could trick us

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Didn’t work. The daughter will get the Blood Orange Gin that was packaged with the Sauv Blanc.

Pioneers in process and varietals – The Brancott Winery was one of the first to plan Sauvignon Blanc in the Marlborough region in 1973., and have been instrumental in developing the region as one of the foremost regions in the world for this grape.


We liked it for it’s uniqueness in flavour. It would be instantly recognizable in a taste test grouping.  Well balanced with a very full fruit set of flavours and a fresh acidity.


It goes very well with Eastern Mediterranean dishes, particularly if serving just mezes (appetizers).

Easy to spot, just look for the upside down A on the label.

SAUVIGNON BLANC – BRANCOTT ESTATE MARLBOROUGH

$13.99 regularly $15.99

12% Alcohol

UPC: 09414024524366

What gets imported where?

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Rather than import salmon into Croatia, it’s better to import their wine to BC and enjoy locally caught salmon.  The combination made for a great dinner.


Over a year ago we had their red.  And loved it, so were very much looking forward to sampling the white.


We certainly were not disappointed.  New varietals – Pošip 70%, Vugava 20%, Chardonnay 10%. Posip and Vugava bring freshness, with just a touch of chardonnay to round it out.. A most enjoyable wine.


This is an elegant, wonderfully balanced, white blend from Croatia’s Brac island. Jako Vino’s Stina range.

Stina refers to the white stone of the island. 


CUVEE WHITE – STINA 2018

$23.99

12.5% Alcohol

UPC: 03859892605742