Decided last night that I was making a grilled chicken breast with a Mango/Red Pepper Salsa. On the way home from work I stopped at the Spec's on Rayford road by my house. We are lucky to have an amazing wine steward, James. I have yet to be disappointed with one of his picks. He recommend Kono, a sauv blanc from New Zealand in lieu of the Icon which was sold out. I have to say I'm not a big fan of sauv blanc solo, but as an accompaniment it is a good wine. The wine had excellent clarity. The nose had strong forward fruit: grapefruit, green apple, and pear with definite hints of lemon rind. Kono has great acid, it melded perfectly with the onion/red pepper and mango in the relish. Crisp palate with a long finish hinting again at citrus rind and grassy undertones. Overall it worked very well with dinner. As a stand alone, I have yet to find a Sauvignon Blanc to recommend. About $11.
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