A few months back, I was finishing a meeting in Sidebar when mid-sentence, a glass of wine was slid in front of me by our Wine Buyer, Peter Plaehn. (I assumed he thought I needed a drink.) Instead, it was one of several new wines he was considering for the upcoming season and he knew it would be right up my alley. The Sagemoor Estate White Blend is 87% Sauvignon Blanc and 13% Semillon from the relatively new White Bluffs AVA region in Columbia Valley, named for the layer of chalky, ancient lakebed sediment found in the soil which gives vines planted here a unique mineral composition compared to the rest of the area. Skillful blending percentages showcase both varieties clearly. The zesty citrus and punchy herbal core of the Sauvignon Blanc is gently tempered by the round, waxy, and floral personality of the Semillon. I am planning all the possible food pairings for this wine, starting with ceviche, tomato salad, pesto, and smoked chicken, but don’t worry if you don’t cook!  

Just open a bottle, go sit outside, and enjoy our short-lived Minnesota summer with a great glass of wine. 122002