April 22, 2022

J. DE VILLEBOIS “Touraine” Sauvignon Blanc 2020

(Loire Valley, France) $12

I love this flavor. Melons, sage, and very white peppery. Super thirst quenching and fresh. Dramatic guava notes.

91 points KM

Available at We Speak Wine

What is the name pinot noir a reference to?

A. The blackness (noir) of the soil in which pinot noir grapes grow best

B. The tiny pea-like grapes

C. The pine-cone shape of pinot noir clusters

D. The fact that pinot noir grows best in cold climates, where the sky is often dark rather than sunny

The highly regarded French grape pinot noir (black pinot) takes its name from the French word pin or pine, a reference to the fact that the small clusters of pinot noir grapes are shaped like pine cones.

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J. DE VILLEBOIS “Touraine” Sauvignon Blanc 2020

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