This is so anti-Sauvignon Blanc moderne. The oak treatment changes it into something full, spicy and maybe herbal(?). That said, it does what it does really well and enjoyed it with panko chicken.
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Flight 2, USA, Wine 3 (blind): The wine was pale yellow/green in colour and offered citrus notes, gooseberry, some apple and oak aromas on the nose. On the palate the medium-bodied wine showed lemon, apple, asparagus, some vegetal notes, a hint of ice bonbon and moderate oak influence, paired with a creamy texture, medium-plus acidity and average length. The wine was slightly bitter, with moderate complexity and concentration. Drink now or over the next few years.
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(Robert Mondavi Winery Fumé Blanc) Light yellow color; lifted, citrus, tart pineapple nose; tart citrus, tart grapefruit palate with medium acidity; medium finish
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2/26/2014 - Pfleonard Likes this wine: 88 Points
This is so anti-Sauvignon Blanc moderne. The oak treatment changes it into something full, spicy and maybe herbal(?). That said, it does what it does really well and enjoyed it with panko chicken.
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1/21/2014 - jmcmchi wrote:
Pleasantly fresh and giving no hint of its age. SB influences barely noticeable in a commercially attractive and well crafted offering
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8/26/2013 - PSPatrick wrote: 86 Points
Flight 2, USA, Wine 3 (blind): The wine was pale yellow/green in colour and offered citrus notes, gooseberry, some apple and oak aromas on the nose. On the palate the medium-bodied wine showed lemon, apple, asparagus, some vegetal notes, a hint of ice bonbon and moderate oak influence, paired with a creamy texture, medium-plus acidity and average length. The wine was slightly bitter, with moderate complexity and concentration. Drink now or over the next few years.
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5/7/2013 - jersyko Likes this wine: 88 Points
A nice SB. Citrus on the palate with well-defined acidity. An excellent food wine.
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2/18/2013 - mazik wrote: 88 Points
Served with hors d'oeuvres at this year's cassoulet. Nice sauvignon blanc, more like a French than a new world SB, good QPR.
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