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Sauvignon Blanc
~ SOLD OUT and WE ARE Taking a Waiting List ~ Contact the Treasurer if interested in the Wait List.
We look forward to seeing you Friday, August 8th – 7p.m. at the Hilton Harrisburg for a summertime Sauvignon Blanc tasting. We selected 10 Sauvignon Blancs from 5 countries – the United States (California & Washington), Argentina, Chile, France, and New Zealand. The wines will be accompanied by three small plates, which the Hilton Chef has paired with the wine. If you have special dietary requirements, please be sure to note that on your registration or email the treasurer.
The small plates will consist of:
- Toasted Pumpernickel, Lemon Goat Cheese, Basil Pine Nut Gremolata
- Crispy Rock Shrimp, Spicy Remoulade, Celery Slaw, Flour Tortilla
- Grilled Chicken Brochette with Arugula Chimichurri
The following is a listing of the 10 wines you will be tasting:
- Cottesbrook Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc – non-vintage from Marlborough, New Zealand.
- Honig Winery 2023 Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley, CA
- Airfield 2022 Sauvignon Blanc from Yakima Valley, Washington. This wine has been rated 92 pts by Wine Enthusiast and 91 pts by James Suckling
- Seven Hills 2023 Sauvignon Blanc from the Columbia Valley, Washington. Wine Enthusiast and Decanter gave this wine 91 pts.
- Wapisa 2023 Sauvignon Blanc from Patagonia, Argentina. This wine was rated 91 pts by James Suckling and 90 pts by Wine Spectator.
- EQ Coastal 2023 Sauvignon Blanc from the Valle de Casablanca in Chile. James Suckling rated this wine 91 pts.
- Henri Bourgeois Petit Bourgeois 2023 Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley in France. This Sauvignon Blanc received the following ratings: 91 James Suckling, 91 Wilfred Wong, and 89 Wine Enthusiast.
- L’Escarpe 2023 Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley, France. This wine was awarded 91 pts from Wine Enthusiast and 90 pts by the International Wine Report.
- Cois Henri Estate 2024 Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand. This wine was rated 91 pts by Wine Enthusiast.
- Invivo X SJP 2023 Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand. This vintage was rated 93 pts by Wine Spectator and has consistently been rated 92 pts or above by Wine Spectator from 2021 to 2024. James Suckling rated the 2021 and 2022 vintages 90 pts.
At the end of the evening, you’ll have the chance to vote for your favorite Sauvignon Blanc from each of the featured regions. We’ll tally the results and crown the crowd favorites, so come ready to swirl, sip, and stake your claim on the best in the lineup.
Whether you’re team New Zealand zing or California sunshine in a glass, your palate will help decide the winners! We hope you will join us for this refreshing summer event!
Reservation deadline —Tues., Aug. 5th You may make reservations via the Shoppe Page on this website.
Members—$95
Patrons—$90
Nonmembers—$115
