2018 Crescere Sauvignon Blanc Ritchie Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (10) Avg Score: 91.2 points

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  5/13/2024 - Acohen Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Really rich and creamy with tropical notes, grapefruit and long finish

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  4/12/2024 - KenK Does not like this wine: 85 Points

  Drinkable, but seems too big and hot. Decent, but a bit too old and oaky for a SB. 14.4% not refreshing. Super heavy premium bottle makes a statement.comes access like it was made using big Chard techniques for a delicate grape.

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  4/1/2024 - BHRH Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Did not take this out of the fridge soon enough, and initially got a distinct oxidized (orange peel, caramel) note on the nose. After slow ox 30 minutes in glass this opened up to a more classical Cali SB nose, and a good shot of new French oak on the palate. Yet there was more complexity to come after one hour - some interesting saline and mineral notes. And finally a nice, rich, concentrated burst of lemon curd and some acidity with a fairly long finish.
  I have no idea what Jeb was thinking when he awarded this 98 points - YGBSM!! Perhaps the 14.4% octane got to him?? Nevertheless, this was a very nice Cali SB that is near/at peak and could probably use a good decant before serving. Ensure it warms up, too, for maximum enjoyment.
  it has a beautiful spine of acidity and a monster of a finish.

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  11/8/2021 - cortoncharlie wrote: 88 Points

  I have to confess I am not much of of a Sauv Blanc drinker due to the acidity. Sure I enjoy the occasional Haut Brion Blanc but most Sancerre give me reflux and have me reaching for my antacid. This is lower in acidity but my stomach can still feel the 14.8pct alc. Probably better than most American SBs but that is quite a low bar. I understand one of the critics gave this 98ptss. I wonder where he would rate a HBB then?

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  9/6/2021 - Burgundy Al wrote: 89 Points

  Sauvignon Blanc From Around the World, Tasted Blind (Casa de la Mata - Chicago IL): Double blind in SB tasting. Also very balanced, this has the fun of New World Sauvignon Blanc, but with more depth and balance than most New World SBs tasted today. Very good now.

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