For those of you that aren’t of the betting mindset (yours truly included in that), the definition of the term in the title of this post is: “a bet in which the person betting forecasts the first three finishers in a race in the correct order or a run of three wins or grand events.” I had to look that up just to make sure I was accurate.
Why that is important is that it revolves around 3 wines that I had discovered and now have reviewed. More importantly, is that all three wines were Number One in their own right.
Back on April 19th, I wrote about the Sinegal “Details” Cabernet (their Sonoma-based Cab), then on June 21st, I had the privilege of drinking their luxurious Napa Valley Cabernet, and today I am reviewing the:
Sinegal Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 2018
I continue to be amazed at the quality of Sinegal’s wines. The two previous wines and now the Napa Sauv Blanc continue to impress. A blend of 97% Sauvignon Blanc (40% Sauvignon Musqué Clone) and 3% Semillon that is aged for 10 months in 33% new French Oak barrels using their Certified Organically grown grapes is a wine that is looking to be more than the sum of its parts.
Beginning with a lush palate that starts with citrus and a touch of melon, the acidity of the wine works its way through the wine, elevating it to a wine of true distinction. A vein of creaminess encompassed by those oak nuances places the wine firmly upon your palate allowing the wine to please your taste buds. This is pure joy for Sauv Blanc lovers. A pair of 93-point reviews confirm my belief that this is a wine for the ages.
Regardless of vintage, I urge you to seek out Sinegal wines, whether red or white, so you too can experience the wines of this prolific winery, I am certain you won’t regret it. Maybe you’ll even find your own trifecta with these or other wines they produce.
Cheers
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Very well made SB, initial grapefruit on the nose followed by mango, blanched almonds with a little bite on the finish which sort of turned myself and Cousin Pudge off a little bit. Still to much grapefruit, but the coconut cream pie finish was very welcomed.
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Not a fan of SB but I must say that his wine was terrific. Feels like the wine was oak aged as opposed to steel. Reminds me (though not entirely there yet) of a higher end French Bordeaux Blanc. In mouth the wine starts with lemon and then quickly wraps it in crust. Tropical fruits take over and then wrap them in crust like the lemon. Frankly the finish emerges with more fruit. The finish stars with lemon, and some mango and closes with hints of coconut pie.
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Really liked this SB. The oak treatment made all the difference. Not too much but definitely a departure from the stainless steel treatment of most SB. The small amount of Semilion helps to really round out the mouthfeel. Lots of grapefruit and citrus notes. But also a touch of peach, honey and toasted almonds. Opened up more in the glass.
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12/12/2022 - Halfeel Likes this wine: 92 Points
Concur with most of the previous reviewers.
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11/16/2022 - PapaGreenz Likes this wine: 93 Points
Awesome, grapefruit, peach, a little saline, length goes on and on compared to most SB’s. Really good
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7/12/2022 - Hi.its.Don.4.Wine Likes this wine: 94 Points
Trifecta
For those of you that aren’t of the betting mindset (yours truly included in that), the definition of the term in the title of this post is: “a bet in which the person betting forecasts the first three finishers in a race in the correct order or a run of three wins or grand events.” I had to look that up just to make sure I was accurate.
Why that is important is that it revolves around 3 wines that I had discovered and now have reviewed. More importantly, is that all three wines were Number One in their own right.
Back on April 19th, I wrote about the Sinegal “Details” Cabernet (their Sonoma-based Cab), then on June 21st, I had the privilege of drinking their luxurious Napa Valley Cabernet, and today I am reviewing the:
Sinegal Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 2018
I continue to be amazed at the quality of Sinegal’s wines. The two previous wines and now the Napa Sauv Blanc continue to impress. A blend of 97% Sauvignon Blanc (40% Sauvignon Musqué Clone) and 3% Semillon that is aged for 10 months in 33% new French Oak barrels using their Certified Organically grown grapes is a wine that is looking to be more than the sum of its parts.
Beginning with a lush palate that starts with citrus and a touch of melon, the acidity of the wine works its way through the wine, elevating it to a wine of true distinction. A vein of creaminess encompassed by those oak nuances places the wine firmly upon your palate allowing the wine to please your taste buds. This is pure joy for Sauv Blanc lovers. A pair of 93-point reviews confirm my belief that this is a wine for the ages.
Regardless of vintage, I urge you to seek out Sinegal wines, whether red or white, so you too can experience the wines of this prolific winery, I am certain you won’t regret it. Maybe you’ll even find your own trifecta with these or other wines they produce.
Cheers
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12/3/2021 - hoservin Likes this wine: 93 Points
Nectarine, apple, pear, grapefruit and coconut. Long, soft dry finish. Very well balanced. Served with lime and sriracha shrimp with coconut rice.
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8/1/2021 - hoservin wrote: 92 Points
Peach, melon, lemon, lime and chamomile aromas and flavors. Finishes with good length. Well balanced. Served with grilled cobia.
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4/30/2021 - buymoreredsdrinkmorewhites wrote:
Very well made SB, initial grapefruit on the nose followed by mango, blanched almonds with a little bite on the finish which sort of turned myself and Cousin Pudge off a little bit. Still to much grapefruit, but the coconut cream pie finish was very welcomed.
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3/22/2021 - tomoem Likes this wine: 93 Points
Not a fan of SB but I must say that his wine was terrific. Feels like the wine was oak aged as opposed to steel. Reminds me (though not entirely there yet) of a higher end French Bordeaux Blanc. In mouth the wine starts with lemon and then quickly wraps it in crust. Tropical fruits take over and then wrap them in crust like the lemon. Frankly the finish emerges with more fruit. The finish stars with lemon, and some mango and closes with hints of coconut pie.
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3/7/2021 - hoservin Likes this wine: 92 Points
Nectarine, grapefruit, lemon peel and coconut. Bright and crisp with a very long, dry finish. Well balanced. Served with Coquilles Saint Jacques.
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12/20/2020 - hoservin wrote: 93 Points
Apricot, grapefruit and coconut. Long finish with crisp acidity. Very well balanced. Served with shrimp scampi.
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11/6/2020 - Cuellar's Cellar Likes this wine: 92 Points
lots of cantaloupe, citrus, rose petals. Citrus again not he pallet. Very delightful. Cheers
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5/18/2020 - Mds319 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Really liked this SB. The oak treatment made all the difference. Not too much but definitely a departure from the stainless steel treatment of most SB. The small amount of Semilion helps to really round out the mouthfeel. Lots of grapefruit and citrus notes. But also a touch of peach, honey and toasted almonds. Opened up more in the glass.
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