Refreshing Sauvignon Blanc Quenches Thirst at Las Vegas Restaurant

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During a recent visit to Las Vegas, the author stumbled upon Brio Tuscan Grille, a chain restaurant that surprisingly offered an impressive wine list. On a hot afternoon, the author opted for a glass of Santa Ema Sauvignon Blanc, a Chilean white wine from the Maipo Valley. The wine, priced at $7 per glass, provided a refreshing and delightful respite from the desert heat, with its pale, straw-colored appearance, grassy and grapefruity nose, and citrus and peach flavors on the palate.

Why it matters

This story highlights how even chain restaurants can sometimes offer unexpected wine selections that can provide a welcome escape from the typical Las Vegas experience, which is often dominated by casinos, shows, and other tourist attractions. The author's discovery of this crisp, refreshing Sauvignon Blanc at Brio Tuscan Grille demonstrates the potential for finding quality, local wines even in the most unlikely of places.

The details

The Santa Ema Sauvignon Blanc is a 100% Sauvignon Blanc wine from Chile's Central Valley region, specifically the Maipo Valley. The wine is described as having a pale, straw-colored appearance in the glass, with a nose that is grassy and grapefruity, with some tropical notes and a hint of fresh melons. On the palate, the wine offers citrus and peach flavors, with a delightful acidity and a very light, refreshing mouthfeel. The finish is medium-long and entirely delightful.

• The author visited Las Vegas recently.