2006 Shinn Estate Vineyards First Fruit
White Blend
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New York Cork Report
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By Lenn Thompson
(Shinn Estate Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc First Fruit) Mostly sauvignon blanc, with just a squirt (4%) Semillon. Right out of the bottle, the nose is a little taut and doesn't offer much, but with a little coaxing, bright, fresh aromas of juicy pear citrus and sweet basil emerge. Medium bodied and flavorful the pear flavors are lip-smackingly delicious, with subtle ruby red grapefruit and terrific acidity. The herbal character of the grape is here, particularly on a surprisingly long minty-lime finish, but it's not aggressive or overbearing. Impeccable balance is on display here.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2006
- TypeWhite
- ProducerShinn Estate Vineyards
- VarietyWhite Blend
- DesignationFirst Fruit
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryUSA
- RegionNew York
- SubRegionLong Island
- AppellationNorth Fork
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4/2/2008 - no leashes wrote: 90 Points
Our last bottle of the 2006, this continues to be one of the best sauvignon blancs from the US we've tasted. Crisp, mineral and citrus flavors and great balance. Recommend it enthusiastically. Looking forward to the 2007 vintage.
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1/27/2008 - pkbackman wrote: 90 Points
Consistently great.
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1/6/2008 - pkbackman wrote: 90 Points
Exceptional as usual. Crisp and tropical.
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10/6/2007 - no leashes wrote: 90 Points
Delicious grapefruit, grass and mineral flavors
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8/21/2007 - no leashes wrote: 90 Points
Each bottle gets better...next year, I need a whole case of this for our summer white.
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