Purchased by the glass at a restaurant from a freshly-opened bottle, this wine was serially sampled over a 90-minute interval. Comprised of 94% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Sémillon and 1% Sauvignon Musqué that was fermented in a combination of stainless steel (97%), concrete eggs (2%) and neutral French oak (1%), it was subsequently aged for five months in neutral French oak barriques (98%) and concrete eggs (2%). Light golden in color, it is immediately aromatically expressive of grapefruit, quince, honeydew, wet stones and cut grass. Light-to-medium-bodied, seamlessly alcoholic (13.9%) and with lively acids, it delivers flavors in line with the aromas, adding a wisp of oak. Solid in the middle and medium-to-long on the back end, this is an impressive New World Sauvignon Blanc that was an excellent accompaniment to raw oysters, chilled lobster and sushi. Enjoy it in its youth. Drink now-2026.
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3/26/2024 - La Cave d'Argent Likes this wine: 91 Points
Purchased by the glass at a restaurant from a freshly-opened bottle, this wine was serially sampled over a 90-minute interval. Comprised of 94% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Sémillon and 1% Sauvignon Musqué that was fermented in a combination of stainless steel (97%), concrete eggs (2%) and neutral French oak (1%), it was subsequently aged for five months in neutral French oak barriques (98%) and concrete eggs (2%). Light golden in color, it is immediately aromatically expressive of grapefruit, quince, honeydew, wet stones and cut grass. Light-to-medium-bodied, seamlessly alcoholic (13.9%) and with lively acids, it delivers flavors in line with the aromas, adding a wisp of oak. Solid in the middle and medium-to-long on the back end, this is an impressive New World Sauvignon Blanc that was an excellent accompaniment to raw oysters, chilled lobster and sushi. Enjoy it in its youth. Drink now-2026.
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12/15/2023 - ginnylemert5@gmail.com wrote:
Brought to Nikki’s Xmasgirls party
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11/19/2023 - Michael Mackenzie Likes this wine: 88 Points
Classic Cakebread winemaking. V good SB flavours, well rounded and enjoyable.
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