greenish gold with medium-plus body. a passing whiff of grass gives way to ripe pears, melon, pineapple and honeysuckle laced with savoury herbs. the richness of flavour and texture continues in the mouth along with a bracing acidity. coriander spice notes and a saline mineral note emerge mid palate and lead into a long finish that turns slightly sweet.
while still fresh, this is a bold and rich style of SB that may not be to everyone's liking. i suspect a bit of age may tame the exuberance and flesh out more complexities.
14.2% AbV; mostly from a warm site planted in 1972; aged in a mix of concrete tanks, stainless and French oak.
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Fabulous bouquet greets you immediately upon opening! Citrus across the palate, more lemon and lime with a hint of grapefruit. Gives way to floral notes during clean medium length finish that prods you to taste again!
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9/22/2023 - WindFlyer wrote: 90 Points
a taste of Washington State - Long Shadows wines: [apparently a Gilles Nicault solo effort]
greenish gold with medium-plus body. a passing whiff of grass gives way to ripe pears, melon, pineapple and honeysuckle laced with savoury herbs. the richness of flavour and texture continues in the mouth along with a bracing acidity. coriander spice notes and a saline mineral note emerge mid palate and lead into a long finish that turns slightly sweet.
while still fresh, this is a bold and rich style of SB that may not be to everyone's liking. i suspect a bit of age may tame the exuberance and flesh out more complexities.
14.2% AbV; mostly from a warm site planted in 1972; aged in a mix of concrete tanks, stainless and French oak.
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9/9/2023 - After4ever Likes this wine:
Charming melony crisp pounder with light sweetness.
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9/1/2023 - Bbrown82 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Crisp, dry SB from Walla Walla, WA. Citrus and lemon on the nose. Mango, passion fruit, lemon, and a hint of vanilla on the palate.
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2/22/2023 - Swanywawa Likes this wine: 92 Points
Fabulous bouquet greets you immediately upon opening! Citrus across the palate, more lemon and lime with a hint of grapefruit. Gives way to floral notes during clean medium length finish that prods you to taste again!
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2/19/2023 - After4ever Likes this wine:
Wonderful big lemon and ripe melon notes. Tons of character and presence.
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