a poor offering by an otherwise excellent vineyard. the semillon and the sur lie aging are an odd combination and result in a well rounded but not good taste. the nose is very light with notes of grass and citrus. the flavor is overwhelmingly acidic with some dashes of citrus thrown in. frankly, i think that the higher alcohol content works against the wind.
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This straw-colored wine flaunts aromas and flavors of honeydew, lemongrass and citrus. Light-bodied, freshly acidic and with well-integrated alcohol (listed as 14.5%), it stays solid on the mid-palate, finishes with medium length and adds wisp of oak. Serve this with light fare such as grilled chicken or fish. Drink now-2018.
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Our experience with this SB harkens back to a couple of decades ago when these were vanilla oak monsters. Not sure I like today's version any better. Starts off with a plastic cork, never my idea of a great closure. Faint legs and a light straw hue. One dimensional on the palate, with wisps of melon, pale lemon and grass. Abrupt and slightly bitter finish. (= Pass)
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7/12/2019 - AlanAtlanta Likes this wine:
Still drinkable 7/2019, but just barely. The 2014 I found in the cellar was not drinkable.
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2/19/2018 - Cwakley Likes this wine: 100 Points
Light acidity, well balanced, pear or stone fruit
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8/28/2017 - wally248 wrote: 85 Points
a poor offering by an otherwise excellent vineyard. the semillon and the sur lie aging are an odd combination and result in a well rounded but not good taste. the nose is very light with notes of grass and citrus. the flavor is overwhelmingly acidic with some dashes of citrus thrown in. frankly, i think that the higher alcohol content works against the wind.
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4/19/2017 - La Cave d'Argent Likes this wine: 90 Points
This straw-colored wine flaunts aromas and flavors of honeydew, lemongrass and citrus. Light-bodied, freshly acidic and with well-integrated alcohol (listed as 14.5%), it stays solid on the mid-palate, finishes with medium length and adds wisp of oak. Serve this with light fare such as grilled chicken or fish. Drink now-2018.
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3/24/2017 - jonahfactor Does not like this wine:
Our experience with this SB harkens back to a couple of decades ago when these were vanilla oak monsters. Not sure I like today's version any better. Starts off with a plastic cork, never my idea of a great closure. Faint legs and a light straw hue. One dimensional on the palate, with wisps of melon, pale lemon and grass. Abrupt and slightly bitter finish. (= Pass)
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