Excellent bottle and outstanding qpr. I'm not a fan of the overt citrus in California Sav Blanc. Mike Smith did a brilliant job cutting it with 70% Sémillon. The nose gives off that deepness I associate with a high class white bordeaux. It is distinctively Napa though. This wine really should be drunk closer to 55-60°. When served at first the pallette was muted and thin. As it warmed up the flavors released beautifully.
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Wonderful full body creamy mouth feel and hints of hidden complexity, lemongrass, lemon curd, star fruit, oolong tea, honeysuckle, rosemary, pine needle, chamomile, anise. Long finish.
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Nose of nectarine, starfruit, lemon zest, oyster shell and dried straw. Peach, apple, starfruit, lemon and oyster shell on the palate. Very long, steely, dry finish. Elegant balance and white Bdx in style. Gorgeous wine. Served with a chicken, spinach, walnut and Brie tart.
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4/21/2024 - Joeyskills Likes this wine: 93 Points
Excellent bottle and outstanding qpr. I'm not a fan of the overt citrus in California Sav Blanc. Mike Smith did a brilliant job cutting it with 70% Sémillon. The nose gives off that deepness I associate with a high class white bordeaux. It is distinctively Napa though. This wine really should be drunk closer to 55-60°. When served at first the pallette was muted and thin. As it warmed up the flavors released beautifully.
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4/8/2024 - jusdavi Likes this wine: 93 Points
Excellent wine! 70% Semillon / 30% Sauvignon Blanc. Glad I got quite a few for the summer.
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4/4/2024 - Shane B Likes this wine: 92 Points
Wonderful full body creamy mouth feel and hints of hidden complexity, lemongrass, lemon curd, star fruit, oolong tea, honeysuckle, rosemary, pine needle, chamomile, anise. Long finish.
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3/24/2024 - BrunelloBob wrote: 93 Points
Best American white I've had besides Realm's Fidelio. Touch of balanced butter. Otherwise drinks like a jacked-up Chateauneuf Blanc
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3/22/2024 - hoservin Likes this wine: 94 Points
Nose of nectarine, starfruit, lemon zest, oyster shell and dried straw. Peach, apple, starfruit, lemon and oyster shell on the palate. Very long, steely, dry finish. Elegant balance and white Bdx in style. Gorgeous wine. Served with a chicken, spinach, walnut and Brie tart.
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