2011 Shinn Estate Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc First Fruit

Community Tasting Notes (3) Avg Score: 89.7 points

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  11/4/2012 - no leashes wrote: 91 Points

  Similar notes to last bottle -- a lovely sauvignon blanc.

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  8/27/2012 - no leashes wrote: 91 Points

  Absolutely delicious sauvignon blanc (is there a little chardonnay in there too?). Rich honey, white peach, fig flavors, with a hint of minerality. Excellent balance.

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  5/14/2012 - jsums wrote: 87 Points

  Lighter golden color. Nose: golden apple, guava, white peach, and green fig with accents of wildflowers/honey, citrus peel, wet sand, and a hint of grass/herbs. Medium/full body on the palate: red apple, green fig, and white peach framed by dried wildflowers, citrus peel, hay, almond, and caramel. Medium acidity. Lingering wet sand, caramel, almond, and hay on the moderate/long finish. Tastes like a solid dose of Semillon was blended in. Comes across a little chunky/hot/off-balance compared to previous vintages, though it does have some unique complexities. Perhaps the result of a new winemaker? Not nearly as impressive as previous vintages, but still solid and tasty.

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