Gooseberries

Gooseberry is a common term used in describing the aroma and flavor of Sauvignon Blanc, but they are not all that common in supermarkets, and don't often show up in the everyday "food chain". They grow on deciduous shrubs, and there are different varieties producing a range of sizes and colors. The ones pictured above were purchased locally and were grown in Columbia.

The size of the berries is a bit smaller than they are pictured.  I would describe the flavor as a cross between white grapes and grapefruit, fairly tart/acidic, and bordering on "shrill". Inside, the flesh is the same color as the skin, and there are lots of very small edible seeds. And yes, the flavor is very reminiscient of many Sauvignon Blancs, especially those from cooler regions such as New Zealand.

Comments

[winequaffer]

I have to say, Sauvignon Blanc is my favourite white wine. Perfect when well chilled, for a hot Australian summer afternoon! But the gooseberries - never seen them like the ones in your photo before! Being an ex pat Englishman, the ones I'm used to are green & furry, about the size of a grape. But I believe there are many varieties, grown in different regions round the world.

[steenbok68]

I agree, the berries in the picture are not gooseberries. Not sure of their name in English though, we call them physalis.

[amyc927]

they are also called "cape gooseberries" - but completely different from standard gooseberries.