2011 Captûre Wines Sauvignon Blanc Tradition
Community Tasting Note
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93 Points
Wednesday, October 30, 2013 - Even better with a little age on it, I think this surpases any domestic SB available for the vintage (except maybe the single vineyard Capture). Luscious grapefruit, guava, papaya and fantastic texture and harmony. Very long and complex finish with precision and fullness. A dichotomy of crisp and smooth with more of an Old World elegance than what usually comes out of California. 5+12+18+8 = 93
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Comment posted by Robert Pavlovich:
10/31/2013 8:48:00 AM - I need to try this stuff...and the Dragonette. Both apparently at the very top of domestic SB.
Comment posted by fingers:
10/31/2013 9:53:00 AM - I should qualify my statement a little by saying that I've only tried the Merry Edwards, Cakebread, and a couple of others from 2011 and I prefer the Capture. Sadly, this was my last 2011 Tradition but I do have Les Pionierres and 2012 Tradition waiting in the wings. So far, my experience with Capture is there isn't a dog in the entire lineup. Happy to pop one anytime you're around, Robert. Even if it doesn't fit the theme of the next tasting ;)
Comment posted by Robert Pavlovich:
10/31/2013 1:05:00 PM - Sounds great...if you supply the Capture I'll try to find the Dragonette. Unfortunately it looks like I won't be able to make the 11/9 event...bummed!
Comment posted by GalvezGuy:
11/1/2013 6:29:00 AM - I will need to give this a whirl. I love SB, would like to see how it compares to Arkenstone (my personal pinnacle of American SB)