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The Specially Selected Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2024 is a $11.99 Aldi exclusive.
The Story
The Specially Selected line of wines is an Aldi brand that offers affordable wines from the best wine regions in the world. The Specially Selected brand has a sub-genre of Napa Valley wines, here is a link to their Napa Valley Chardonnay.
The back label says Isolated Cellars bottled this wine. Isolated Cellars are part of the Precision Wine Company headquartered in Napa. You probably had their wine even if you didn’t know it; they have produced wines for sale at Costco, Trader Joe’s, Aldi, and retail wine shops.
The Specially Selected Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2024 does not have tasting or production notes; we know Precision Wine was involved, and they have a history of making good value-priced wine.
This is pure speculation, but 2024 was a down year for wine all over the world. Grape contracts with vineyards were canceled, and new bottlings were delayed. There is a surplus of quality grapes for those in a position to exploit the situation.
Precision WIne had no problem procuring grapes before; there is a possibility that this is a wine or grapes that was once intended to sell at a higher price. Again this is speculation.
The alcohol content is 13.5%.
The Specially Selected Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Tasting Notes
The color is pale sunshine yellow with a slight hint of green. The nose is melon, lemon/lime, apple, pear, tropical fruit, stonefruit, and a nice bouquet of spring flowers. The Specially Selected Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2024 has a solid body and bold, but balanced flavors.
This Sauvignon Blanc tastes like creamy apple, then tart spice, followed by tropical fruit, peach, pear, nectarine, and faint tangerine. The mouthfeel is slightly syrupy, giving this wine a sleek feel, and the acidity gives the flavors room to unfold.
The Summary
- The Specially Selected Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2024 is a bargain at $11.99.
- The $11.99 price is actually on the high end of Aldi wines and usually means we are in for a treat.
- This is a wine that would pair well with seafood, and salads and has enough body to do well with some pork and chicken meals.
