Similar nose to the ’10 but with honeydew instead of cantaloupe and with more of a floral component. Seems even more acidic than the ’10, which suggests that this could use a bit more time. Excellent.
Medium lemon colored. Aromas of honeydew melon, ruby red grapefruit, apricot as well as a hint of sweet basil and crushed rocks. Tangy acid lines up with some richness on the body, and the result is a bold but balanced wine. Flavors of lemon pie, apricot and honeydew mix well with sea shell, mineral and floral notes. A hint of wax and nutshell on the finish. Bold but complex and lively. Fermented in stainless steel but aged in old oak, and I like the result a lot.
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Retail $25. Interesting nose and a wonderful mouthfeel. The wine was both acidic and creamy at the same time; I was convinced there was some semillion blended in, but it was 100% SB, aged in 2-3 year old oak. This is one of the best SB I’ve had in a while. Excellent. 90-92 Points.
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8/3/2014 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 90 Points
Similar nose to the ’10 but with honeydew instead of cantaloupe and with more of a floral component. Seems even more acidic than the ’10, which suggests that this could use a bit more time. Excellent.
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5/9/2014 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 90 Points
Medium lemon colored. Aromas of honeydew melon, ruby red grapefruit, apricot as well as a hint of sweet basil and crushed rocks. Tangy acid lines up with some richness on the body, and the result is a bold but balanced wine. Flavors of lemon pie, apricot and honeydew mix well with sea shell, mineral and floral notes. A hint of wax and nutshell on the finish. Bold but complex and lively. Fermented in stainless steel but aged in old oak, and I like the result a lot.
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4/8/2013 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 91 Points
Retail $25. Interesting nose and a wonderful mouthfeel. The wine was both acidic and creamy at the same time; I was convinced there was some semillion blended in, but it was 100% SB, aged in 2-3 year old oak. This is one of the best SB I’ve had in a while. Excellent. 90-92 Points.
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