The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc is a light-bodied dry white wine made from Sauvignon Blanc, in New Zealand, by The Crossings. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Grapefruit, passionfruit, lime, fresh-cut grass and pairs well with Goat cheese, sushi and salads.
Michael's take
“Bright pink grapefruit, fresh white peach, zesty lemongrass, and crisp, mineral-driven Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc energy.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- White
- Grape
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Country
- New Zealand
- Producer
- The Crossings
- Body
- light-bodied
- Acidity
- High
- Tannin
- Low
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- No oak
- Price
- $ · under $15
What to eat with The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc
- Goat cheese
- sushi
- salads
- shellfish
- Thai/Vietnamese
When to open it
- Patio/summer sipper
- apps & light bites
- weeknight
Where to buy The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc
Sommelier on Demand doesn't sell wine and isn't tied to any store.
Questions people ask
What does The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc taste like?
The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc is a light-bodied dry white wine with notes of Grapefruit, passionfruit, lime, fresh-cut grass. Acidity is high, tannin is low and oak is absent. Michael's note: Bright pink grapefruit, fresh white peach, zesty lemongrass, and crisp, mineral-driven Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc energy.
What food goes with The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc?
Michael pairs The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc with Goat cheese, sushi, salads, shellfish and Thai/Vietnamese. It works best for Patio/summer sipper, apps & light bites and weeknight.
How much does The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc cost?
The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc falls in Michael's $ · under $15 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
More Sauvignon Blanc Michael has poured
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- Giesen Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc$ · under $15
- Glazebrook Sauvignon Blanc$ · under $15
- Kia Ora Marlborough Sauv Blanc$ · under $15
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