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2018 Scholium Project The Prince In His Caves Farina
Sauvignon Blanc
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Sonoma Mountain
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Community Tasting Notes 5
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citizen1 Likes this wine: 82 points
February 5, 2024 - This is odd - as someone else noted, almost (but not quite) Sauternes-esque
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559Cheers Likes this wine: 92 points
May 16, 2023 - Orange wine. Roses, violets and lychee on the palette. 2nd bottle opened. Nice bottle.
*2nd night graphite pencil elements noticed. -
BadOyster wrote: 92 points
April 25, 2023 - I have never had anything quite like this. On entry, it reminds me of a Sauternes but is completely dry. Because of this tomfoolery, I consider it a cerebral wine. It has moderate length, moderate acidity, but it is that unique flavor profile that keeps me coming back for more.
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huevosconvino Likes this wine: 96 points
December 22, 2021 - This wine is delicious! I didn't decant, just chilled the bottle to European cellar temperature. It has a lovely orange tint, possibly as a result of the 14 days spent fermenting along with the grape skins. Clean, almost oily mouthfeel; medium acidity and tannic presence. Aromas and flavors are astounding and complex: orange, white, and yellow fruits; white tea and honeysuckle; light notes of sandalwood; kumquat and yuzu. I like this in a Riedel Cabernet Sauvignon glass. Truly excellent wine.
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559Cheers Likes this wine: 92 points
November 28, 2021 - Drinking nice, refreshing and faint but persistent florality. The florality really lasts on the palette. Perhaps I should say “super long finish”?
Probably, one of the best S. Blancs from California.
Crisp acidity and beautiful florality. Fan of both French and New Zealand style of S. Blancs. Whatever is interesting, beautiful and intriguing.
*7th night. Florals have really blossomed. Roses, violets, light pine on the palette. Gained more weight and tannin.
*8th night. Florals, caramel, and graphite pencil. Tannins all but disappeared.1 person found this helpful Comment
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2018
- Type White
- Producer Scholium Project
- Varietal Sauvignon Blanc
- Designation The Prince In His Caves
- Vineyard Farina
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Sonoma Mountain
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 1 (2%)
- In Cellars 32 (52%)
- Consumed 28 (46%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerScholium Project
- VarietySauvignon Blanc
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
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