Nice wine from Marlborough. I thought it was an old world wine when I first smelled and tasted it. It had a nice big body for a white. Very different and earthy than many of the Sav Blancs I've had. Shows that a white can get better with age, especially a new world white. Also was surprised at the 13.5% alcohol. Didn't seem hot at all.
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Deep golden straw color. Light subtle citrus aromas. Grapefruit, light lemon, and mineral taste. Amazingly graceful, this wine has mellowed with age and transitioned from a young buck to a smooth, velvety grand dame. Drink in the next year if you have any.
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6/29/2015 - beezer6 wrote: 89 Points
Tasting with Phillipe at TETE.
Still some life here believe it or not! Stored perfectly and poured by my distributor. This was a treat to try.
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3/3/2014 - JosephSanti wrote: 88 Points
This is well past its peak. However, it was surprisingly very drinkable, with a smooth finish.
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2/14/2008 - FergieandMeg wrote: 84 Points
Nice wine from Marlborough. I thought it was an old world wine when I first smelled and tasted it. It had a nice big body for a white. Very different and earthy than many of the Sav Blancs I've had. Shows that a white can get better with age, especially a new world white. Also was surprised at the 13.5% alcohol. Didn't seem hot at all.
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9/28/2005 - LoireFan wrote: 89 Points
My last bottle.
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7/27/2005 - LoireFan wrote: 89 Points
Still going strong!
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7/26/2004 - VAGenius Likes this wine:
Deep golden straw color. Light subtle citrus aromas. Grapefruit, light lemon, and mineral taste. Amazingly graceful, this wine has mellowed with age and transitioned from a young buck to a smooth, velvety grand dame. Drink in the next year if you have any.
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9/12/1998 - VDLT Wine Likes this wine:
Off the list at Nougatine for $50: Lovely floral and fruity aromas explode from the glass. Superb.
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