Pear. The 2006 Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Wine Co. brings the pear (and the grassiness that is expected in a Sauvignon Blanc). This fruity wine was the only bottle of white I bought last month when I chose 6 bottles of organic or sustainably farmed wines to try. Why only one white? I’m a seasonal drinker. I tend to drink reds in the fall & winter and whites in the spring & summer. The weather’s been warming up a bit so I threw a bottle of white into the mix.

 

After months of drinking reds, this fruity white took a little getting used to. Its sweetness was a shock to my palate, but I soon got accustomed to the fruitiness of the wine. I took it across the street to share with my friend Donna (who enjoyed it), but before I left I grabbed a handful of almonds. A great pairing. The nuts complemented it very well. I suddenly realized that this would be a great wine for a light summer snack of nuts, fruit, and some cheese (blue cheese would be great) and crackers. I probably wouldn’t pair this wine with a full meal, but a light snacky-type meal on the back deck in summer would do just fine.