Easy drinking and refreshing. Although it is priced perhaps at the high end of the “everyday” Sauvignon Blanc scale, it’s a decent value. Almost perfectly dry; not much trace of the usual sweetness that sometimes ruins inexpensive California whites. Surprisingly oaky—in the Chardonnay-wannabe style—which seems atypical for a Sauvignon Blanc. Light-bodied and crisp on the palate, if surprisingly (but not unpleasantly) acidic. Pretty well-balanced, but finishes a bit alcoholic. Not long, not deep, and not complex, but one can’t expect all that at this price ($15). (Tasted twice, on 12/27/04 and 1/27/05, with consistent notes.)
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Sauvignon Blanc (Walnut Creek, Ca.): Nose of smoke, ash, citrus, and minerals, more of the same on the palate, medium body, tasty, mouth filling fruit, a great wine for lunch, and a medium/long finish.
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12/27/2004 - Stephan O wrote: 87 Points
Easy drinking and refreshing. Although it is priced perhaps at the high end of the “everyday” Sauvignon Blanc scale, it’s a decent value. Almost perfectly dry; not much trace of the usual sweetness that sometimes ruins inexpensive California whites. Surprisingly oaky—in the Chardonnay-wannabe style—which seems atypical for a Sauvignon Blanc. Light-bodied and crisp on the palate, if surprisingly (but not unpleasantly) acidic. Pretty well-balanced, but finishes a bit alcoholic. Not long, not deep, and not complex, but one can’t expect all that at this price ($15). (Tasted twice, on 12/27/04 and 1/27/05, with consistent notes.)
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11/25/2004 - ancientvines wrote:
An OK Fume Blanc. Probably not worth buying again.
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2/16/2004 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 89 Points
Sauvignon Blanc (Walnut Creek, Ca.): Nose of smoke, ash, citrus, and minerals, more of the same on the palate, medium body, tasty, mouth filling fruit, a great wine for lunch, and a medium/long finish.
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