Name: Olive Tree Restaurant Bedfords VIGNERONS COLOMBARD SAUVIGNON Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bottle Vignerons Colombard Sauvignon (chilled); 1 to taste Ice bucket with ice; 500 ml Water (for palate cleansing); 6 pieces Light hors d'oeuvres (e.g., goat cheese crostini, ceviche, or grilled shrimp); 4 pieces Wine glasses (white wine or universal)

Med Bag of Chips

Ham, cheddar cheese, fresh tomatoes, and arugula.

Ham and Cheese Sandwich

Sliced turkey, lettuce, tomato, and mustard in a whole wheat wrap.

Fit Turkey Wrap

Tropical fruit with lovely acid backbone leading to a great length.

Place the bottle in a refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving, or chill in an ice bucket with equal parts ice and water for 20–30 minutes until the wine reaches about 8–10°C (46–50°F).

Chill

Wipe the bottle neck with a clean napkin. Use a waiter’s corkscrew or other opener to remove the cork cleanly. Inspect the wine briefly for any off aromas (should be fresh, tropical fruit and herbaceous notes).

Open the bottle

Pour approximately 120–150 ml (4–5 oz) per glass, filling white wine glasses to about one-third full to allow space for swirling and aroma concentration.

Pour

Hold the glass at the stem and tilt slightly to observe color and clarity. Expect a pale straw to light gold color with bright clarity.

Observe

Swirl gently once to release aromas. Bring the glass to your nose and inhale—look for tropical fruit notes (passion fruit, pineapple), citrus (grapefruit, lime), and a fresh herbaceous/grassiness typical of Sauvignon influence.

Smell

Take a small sip and let the wine coat your mouth. Note the lively acidity that provides backbone, the tropical fruit flavors on the midpalate, and a clean, persistent finish. Consider pairing with light seafood, fresh salads, or soft cheeses to complement the wine’s profile.

Taste

Between different wines or tastings, sip water to refresh the palate and return to tasting when ready.

Palate cleanse

Arrange light hors d’oeuvres just before serving. For goat cheese crostini: toast small baguette slices, spread a thin layer of goat cheese, top with a drizzle of honey or sliced grape, and serve alongside the chilled wine. For ceviche or grilled shrimp, serve chilled to complement the wine’s acidity and tropical fruit character.

Vignerons Colombard Sauvignon (chilled)

Ice bucket with ice

Water (for palate cleansing)

Light hors d'oeuvres (e.g., goat cheese crostini, ceviche, or grilled shrimp)

Wine glasses (white wine or universal)

VIGNERONS COLOMBARD SAUVIGNON

Make VIGNERONS COLOMBARD SAUVIGNON Recipe in just 30m. Tropical fruit with lovely acid backbone leading to a great length.

VIGNERONS COLOMBARD SAUVIGNON

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