Heavy-styled sauv blanc. If you like oak, this is a good match for you. For this style, I give it a 91, but if you like the more citrus-focused and higher acid, stay away. I'd call this a "winter" sauvignon blanc based on its weight.
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Best Sauv Blanc I've ever had. This is a heavy, heavy Sauv Blanc. If you're a white wine fan, you'll probably rate this mid-to-high 80's. This wine is a pop and pour genius that shows the complexity that such an otherwise very simple wine can have when aged and fermented in concrete eggs. Out of the bottle this is a full bodied, citrus-filled, buttery monster that will complement anything it's served with or stand alone. This wine has a lot of grapefruit and kiwi up front, nice buttery backbone. Lemon type of mid-palate that gives way to that concrete egg complexity and spiciness that leaves you wanting more on the finish. Preordered a case of 2011 two days ago. Amazing wine, amazing price point for what it gives you. Disagree with other reviewers - - this one will change your latitude on what you can really expect out of a Sauv Blanc.
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8/23/2013 - blakel Does not like this wine: 88 Points
Not a bad wine, but not my cup of tea. Fruity and somewhat unbalanced.
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5/18/2013 - saki846 Likes this wine:
Don't drink this ice cold, and allow it to warm for 45-60 minutes.
The flavors really come out as the wine warms.
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10/16/2012 - jrkennedy37 wrote: 91 Points
Heavy-styled sauv blanc. If you like oak, this is a good match for you. For this style, I give it a 91, but if you like the more citrus-focused and higher acid, stay away. I'd call this a "winter" sauvignon blanc based on its weight.
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6/21/2012 - Ziegler wrote:
Strong oaky, fruit filled aroma. Needs decanted and then excellent!
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6/11/2012 - mflesh wrote: 91 Points
Best Sauv Blanc I've ever had. This is a heavy, heavy Sauv Blanc. If you're a white wine fan, you'll probably rate this mid-to-high 80's. This wine is a pop and pour genius that shows the complexity that such an otherwise very simple wine can have when aged and fermented in concrete eggs. Out of the bottle this is a full bodied, citrus-filled, buttery monster that will complement anything it's served with or stand alone. This wine has a lot of grapefruit and kiwi up front, nice buttery backbone. Lemon type of mid-palate that gives way to that concrete egg complexity and spiciness that leaves you wanting more on the finish. Preordered a case of 2011 two days ago. Amazing wine, amazing price point for what it gives you. Disagree with other reviewers - - this one will change your latitude on what you can really expect out of a Sauv Blanc.
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