Cousino Sauv Gris

Cousino Sauv Gris is a Massachusetts wine from the United States. The name points to Sauvignon Gris, a pink-skinned mutation of Sauvignon Blanc, while the catalog lists it as a red blend. The details on hand don't settle which it is, so check the label for the grape composition and vintage before you plan around it. No tasting notes, ABV, or vintage were supplied for this bottle, and none are claimed here. If the bottle is a white or lightly colored Sauvignon Gris, expect the style's usual traits: citrus and stone-fruit aromas, a rounder, more textured body than Sauvignon Blanc, moderate acidity, and little to no oak influence. In that case serve it at about 8 to 11°C (46 to 52°F) in a standard white wine glass or a slightly wider all-purpose glass. Pair it with grilled fish, shellfish, goat cheese, or herb-driven chicken dishes. No decanting is needed, and bottles like this are generally best drunk young. If it is a red blend, serve it lightly cooled, around 15 to 17°C (59 to 63°F), in a medium-sized red wine glass. Blends from cool-climate regions like New England often have brighter acidity and lighter tannins, which suit roast chicken, pork, mushroom dishes, and hard cheeses. Decanting is optional. Pouring it 20 to 30 minutes ahead is enough to soften a young bottle, and it is most likely a drink-now wine rather than a cellar candidate.