Here's a closer view of the newly planted grape vines out back. I'm pretty sure that they are sauvignon (blanc), as that's the principal white grape grown in our region and one that is AOP (Appellation d'Origine Protégée) designated.
Newly planted grape vines with their protective waxy coating. That will disappear as the vines grow.
Growers in our area have been replacing older vineyard parcels with sauvignon since that happened. Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé are two of the more well-known of the region's sauvignon blanc wines.
I had no idea about the wax. Fascinating. I don’t know why it matters since I don’t drink but do you have a preference between the two wines?
ReplyDeleteSince what happened?
ReplyDeleteThe waxy cover is interesting!
fascinating! Hey, I learned something.
ReplyDeletemitch, between Sancerre and Pouilly-fumé? Not sure, but they're both made with sauvignon. I think a taste test is in order.
ReplyDeletejudy, since our area got AOP'd. Sorry to be unclear. ;) We were already AOP'd under the name Touraine, but now we're in Touraine-Chenonceaux. Much more prestigious. LOL
michael, :)
Thanks for the explanation.
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