Hopping Delicious Concrete Aged Sauvignon Blanc
Hopping to the end of summer with a tasty green treat to cool things down - my quick refreshing Chilled Avocado Cucumber Yogurt Soup paired with a delicious Concrete Aged Sauvignon Blanc from @frogsleap
Frogs Leap Sauvignon Blanc Concrete Aged 2022
A low yielding, hand selected blocks of high quality Sauvignon Blanc that is fresh, balanced and beautifully made. Fermenting and ageing 100% in 500-gallon concrete egg with extensive time in the lees creates a unique depth and balanced purity. Such an inviting sip.
Pours into the glass pale straw hue reminds me of a frog's belly with a tickle of green.
An aromatic crescendo of citrus and stone fruits, with zesty lemon and lime juice and pith dominating the bouquet. A twist of passion fruit intermixed with greens - green pea, fresh herbs, bell pepper floating in to flinty smokiness minerality and hay.
That first sip is a creamy dreamy texture, layered with umami and lip smacking brightness both in flavor and acidity. The citrus notes take center stage with lemon lime curd, lime zest, pink grapefruit and lemongrass. Next up nectarine; mango, underripe pineapple and orange blossom followed by smoke, tarragon and chervil. The finish is long and lingering, with a refreshing salinity and savory citrus pithy element note that leaves you wanting more.
Intense and elegant with a gratifying balance of complexity and freshness. I love this wine. Good golly get yours.
For the soup simply add of the ingredients:
2 avocados, pitted and diced
2 cucumbers, peeled and seeded
3 scallions/green onions, white parts only, chopped
1 cup plain whole fat greek yogurt
1 lime, juiced
1 tsp cumin
1 clove garlic
1 cup water for consistency
1/2 tsp chopped fresh jalapeño, deseeded (optional)
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped (optional)
Add all of the above ingredients to the blender except the cilantro. Add salt and pepper to taste. If you like things spicy, add some jalapeño to the blender and/or cilantro. Enjoy!
