My last bottle, this one was a bit brighter and showed more of the mouthwatering acidity SB is known for, but the phenolics were still very much in the floral and herbaceous range with a characteristic Italian bittnerness on the finish. I bought this case as an aperitif originally, but ended up find it was far better with food on the whole. Also, a fair degree of bottle variation. Definitely the most interesting SB I've had even if it isn't my favourite.
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Still very much showing Rhone-like qualities of fleshy yellow fruits, floral and herbal notes, and some soft nutty bitterness. I think the acidity is just starting to fade though the palate seems to be getting more intense. This balance is heading in a precaruous direction so these bottles may warrant some caution and require consumption before the end of the year. One more left, we shall see.
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There were some richer citrus notes on this bottle - blood orange and pink grapefruit - along with the stone fruits and floral notes. These are starting to become a bit heavy. Not a lack of acidity, but very full bodied palate that can make it slightly awkward to pair with food. I asked friends to blind taste and most thought a southern Rhone blend. SB was the last thing anyone thought.
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A wine that still continues to fascinate me. This particular bottle reminded me of something from the Rhone. Lots of stone fruits, particularly apricot and peach, with a warm nuttiness akin to fresh almonds. Background of wild herbs. On the palate this herbaceousness and bitter almond note really hits on the mid and back palate. On this occasion it quickly cut the fruit, but didn't lead to a long enough finish. Still very food friendly and good value for money.
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Tasted at a free wine tasting of the winemaker at Radrizzani's in Milan. Round taste not typical of a sauvignon, really, but very intriguing and enticing .Hints of vanilla probably coming from the oak ageing and some smoky taste, stone fruits, with a bit of floral qualities, and an almond finish. Very pleasant
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There is an intensity I'm starting to pick up on these bottles. The fruit is getting some heat, but it's still largely yellow and white stone fruits, with a bit of floral qualities, some crushed leaf, herbs, and a very bitter almond finish. Acidity is there, but clashing with the herbal/nutty finish. A sign to drink up?
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This bottle still had rich fruit, but more on the yellow and stone fruit scale than tropical. Nectarine, white peach, something a bit floral here, with a lovely marzipan/biter almond character on display, particularly on the finish. Good acidity, same crunchy texture. Such style at such a good price.
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Really rich and focused SB. Ripe peach, pineapple, pear, with a lot of texture yet bright acidity. Fruit along with a a base note from the volcanic soil. Packs a punch, but with food is wonderfully subtle, versatile, and complimentary. I bought this as an aperitif, but think its strengths lie elsewhere. Great QPR.
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Delicious and really unique Sauvignon Blanc. Loads of tropical fruit and rich herbaceousness, along with really chewy mouthfeel and good acidity. The volcanic soil must have something to do with this. Wonderful as an aperitif and with food.
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7/12/2016 - depechemoroder Likes this wine: 87 Points
My last bottle, this one was a bit brighter and showed more of the mouthwatering acidity SB is known for, but the phenolics were still very much in the floral and herbaceous range with a characteristic Italian bittnerness on the finish. I bought this case as an aperitif originally, but ended up find it was far better with food on the whole. Also, a fair degree of bottle variation. Definitely the most interesting SB I've had even if it isn't my favourite.
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2/14/2016 - depechemoroder Likes this wine: 88 Points
Still very much showing Rhone-like qualities of fleshy yellow fruits, floral and herbal notes, and some soft nutty bitterness. I think the acidity is just starting to fade though the palate seems to be getting more intense. This balance is heading in a precaruous direction so these bottles may warrant some caution and require consumption before the end of the year. One more left, we shall see.
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11/29/2015 - depechemoroder Likes this wine: 89 Points
There were some richer citrus notes on this bottle - blood orange and pink grapefruit - along with the stone fruits and floral notes. These are starting to become a bit heavy. Not a lack of acidity, but very full bodied palate that can make it slightly awkward to pair with food. I asked friends to blind taste and most thought a southern Rhone blend. SB was the last thing anyone thought.
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5/30/2015 - depechemoroder Likes this wine: 87 Points
A wine that still continues to fascinate me. This particular bottle reminded me of something from the Rhone. Lots of stone fruits, particularly apricot and peach, with a warm nuttiness akin to fresh almonds. Background of wild herbs. On the palate this herbaceousness and bitter almond note really hits on the mid and back palate. On this occasion it quickly cut the fruit, but didn't lead to a long enough finish. Still very food friendly and good value for money.
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4/18/2015 - olracx62 wrote: 91 Points
Tasted at a free wine tasting of the winemaker at Radrizzani's in Milan. Round taste not typical of a sauvignon, really, but very intriguing and enticing .Hints of vanilla probably coming from the oak ageing and some smoky taste, stone fruits, with a bit of floral qualities, and an almond finish. Very pleasant
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2/20/2015 - depechemoroder Likes this wine: 88 Points
There is an intensity I'm starting to pick up on these bottles. The fruit is getting some heat, but it's still largely yellow and white stone fruits, with a bit of floral qualities, some crushed leaf, herbs, and a very bitter almond finish. Acidity is there, but clashing with the herbal/nutty finish. A sign to drink up?
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2/1/2015 - depechemoroder Likes this wine: 88 Points
This bottle still had rich fruit, but more on the yellow and stone fruit scale than tropical. Nectarine, white peach, something a bit floral here, with a lovely marzipan/biter almond character on display, particularly on the finish. Good acidity, same crunchy texture. Such style at such a good price.
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1/24/2015 - depechemoroder Likes this wine: 89 Points
Really rich and focused SB. Ripe peach, pineapple, pear, with a lot of texture yet bright acidity. Fruit along with a a base note from the volcanic soil. Packs a punch, but with food is wonderfully subtle, versatile, and complimentary. I bought this as an aperitif, but think its strengths lie elsewhere. Great QPR.
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1/1/2015 - depechemoroder Likes this wine: 89 Points
Delicious and really unique Sauvignon Blanc. Loads of tropical fruit and rich herbaceousness, along with really chewy mouthfeel and good acidity. The volcanic soil must have something to do with this. Wonderful as an aperitif and with food.
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12/13/2014 - GraemeBell wrote: 90 Points
Excellent full bodied rich Sauvignon. Hints of tropical fruit and flint. Well balanced.
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