I liked a white Tendu a fü years back, but these emperor's new clothes insufficiently adorned my centerfold world full of Springsteen and wine. The sauv is barely evident, the sémillon not at all. Oh well, there will always be a moon over Marin
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I really enjoy white Bordeaux but haven't stepped up to this price point from Bordeaux. I'm curious to do so, as this took the Graves and Entre Deux Mers I'd had to another level. Bracing and refreshing. Plenty of chalk, steel and fruit for interest. Cleansing finish. Enjoyed with grilled chicken with herbs.
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Really enjoyed this one along with the A&D Cab franc. Definitely more of a Bordeaux style with the semillion added in. 11.9% abv. High acidity. Subtle and smooth. Light in the weight. Chalky yet bright. A&D along with Steve Matthiasson hit this one out of the park in making a traditional style Bordeaux blanc.
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Canary yellow. Very aromatic - green/yellow apple, quince paste, citrus zest. Nice acidity - some body but not unctuous or full as I feel even a small % of semillion can cause in a white bdx blend. Apricot, pear, apples, green mango.
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Ashes & Diamonds: Bright yellow color. Wow, the aromas are stunning and invigorating. Quince, fig, lemon peel, papaya, the fruit is topped in yellow flowers, honey, candle wax, sea salt, mountain stream. Precise and focused on the palate, the light body (11.9% alcohol) meets a deeply textured wine, full of apricot, lemon and green melon fruit. Brisk, mineral, wild herb, honey and chalk notes add all sorts of complexity. Such a nervy, packed wine, this will improve for many years. 50/50 Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon from two vineyards in Oak Knoll and Yountville, barrel-fermented, aged 10 months in 30% new French oak.
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12/5/2022 - Buff Tannen, USXFel Presidente Does not like this wine: 80 Points
I liked a white Tendu a fü years back, but these emperor's new clothes insufficiently adorned my centerfold world full of Springsteen and wine. The sauv is barely evident, the sémillon not at all. Oh well, there will always be a moon over Marin
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2/4/2022 - winejnky wrote:
Wouldn’t buy again. Too sharp for my palate.
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12/19/2021 - theebigjuan Likes this wine: 91 Points
I really enjoy white Bordeaux but haven't stepped up to this price point from Bordeaux. I'm curious to do so, as this took the Graves and Entre Deux Mers I'd had to another level. Bracing and refreshing. Plenty of chalk, steel and fruit for interest. Cleansing finish. Enjoyed with grilled chicken with herbs.
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8/28/2021 - DannyM wrote:
Loved this wine! A great blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Enjoyed with the Llanos.
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7/8/2021 - jvphoto Likes this wine:
I opened this got really drunk and forgot it was in the fridge for 2 days.
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5/1/2021 - RojoVino24 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Really enjoyed this one along with the A&D Cab franc. Definitely more of a Bordeaux style with the semillion added in. 11.9% abv. High acidity. Subtle and smooth. Light in the weight. Chalky yet bright. A&D along with Steve Matthiasson hit this one out of the park in making a traditional style Bordeaux blanc.
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12/26/2020 - jvphoto Likes this wine: 91 Points
Canary yellow. Very aromatic - green/yellow apple, quince paste, citrus zest. Nice acidity - some body but not unctuous or full as I feel even a small % of semillion can cause in a white bdx blend. Apricot, pear, apples, green mango.
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8/1/2020 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 94 Points
Ashes & Diamonds: Bright yellow color. Wow, the aromas are stunning and invigorating. Quince, fig, lemon peel, papaya, the fruit is topped in yellow flowers, honey, candle wax, sea salt, mountain stream. Precise and focused on the palate, the light body (11.9% alcohol) meets a deeply textured wine, full of apricot, lemon and green melon fruit. Brisk, mineral, wild herb, honey and chalk notes add all sorts of complexity. Such a nervy, packed wine, this will improve for many years. 50/50 Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon from two vineyards in Oak Knoll and Yountville, barrel-fermented, aged 10 months in 30% new French oak.
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