Name: Woburn Thais Gimenez Mendez Sauvignon Blanc - Uruguay Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 1 bottle Giménez Méndez Sauvignon Blanc (Uruguay); 1 to taste Serving temperature; 1 set White wine glasses (preferably tulip-shaped); 1 optional Ice bucket with ice (optional, for cooling); 3 items Light snacks for pairing (e.g., fresh goat cheese, green apple slices, mild seafood like ceviche or oysters)

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Fresh, lively and dry, with guava and green apples on the palate.

Place the bottle of Giménez Méndez Sauvignon Blanc in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to reach an ideal temperature of about 8–10°C (46–50°F). If you need to chill quickly, submerge in an ice bucket with a 1:1 mix of ice and water for 20–30 minutes.

Chill bottle

Inspect the bottle for cleanliness. Use a waiter’s corkscrew to remove the cork smoothly. Wipe the bottle neck with a clean cloth to remove any dust or cork residue.

Open bottle

This Sauvignon Blanc is fresh and lively and generally does not require decanting. If the wine has been aged unusually long or has sediment (rare for this style), gently pour into a decanter and leave a small amount in the bottle to avoid transferring sediment.

Assess and decant (optional)

Allow the wine to sit in the glass 1–2 minutes after pouring to open up aromas. Maintain the bottle in the ice bucket if serving over a longer period to keep it at 8–10°C.

Set serving temperature

Select tulip-shaped white wine glasses (narrower rim than red wine glasses) to concentrate the wine’s aromas of guava and green apple. Ensure glasses are clean, odor-free, and at room temperature or slightly chilled.

Choose glassware

Pour approximately 120–150 ml (4–5 oz) per glass to allow room for swirling and aroma concentration. Do not overfill; fill to about one-third of the glass height.

Pouring

Serve with light, bright accompaniments that complement the wine’s fruit-forward acidity: thin slices of green apple, fresh goat or feta cheese, ceviche, oysters, grilled shrimp, or a simple salad with citrus vinaigrette. Offer these on small plates and replenish as needed.

Pairing suggestions

Encourage guests to observe the wine’s pale straw color, then swirl and inhale to detect tropical guava, green apple, and herbaceous notes typical of Uruguayan Sauvignon Blanc. The wine is best enjoyed young and fresh. If leftovers remain, reseal with a wine stopper and refrigerate; consume within 2–3 days for best quality.

Tasting notes and service tips

Giménez Méndez Sauvignon Blanc (Uruguay)

Serving temperature

White wine glasses (preferably tulip-shaped)

Ice bucket with ice (optional, for cooling)

Light snacks for pairing (e.g., fresh goat cheese, green apple slices, mild seafood like ceviche or oysters)

Gimenez Mendez Sauvignon Blanc - Uruguay

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Make Gimenez Mendez Sauvignon Blanc - Uruguay Recipe in just 30m. Fresh, lively and dry, with guava and green apples on the palate.

Gimenez Mendez Sauvignon Blanc - Uruguay Recipe

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