2009 Crocker & Starr Sauvignon Blanc
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Sommelier Journal
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By Randy Caparoso
(Crocker & Starr Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley) California Sauvignon Blancs are another ball of wax. When they’re bad or average, they can be annoyingly fat and fruity, but when they’re great, they can be downright hedonistic, while remaining crisp and dry. Forgive me, Father, for I have fallen under the spell of Crocker & Starr’s obvious charms: its billowing, exotic, tropical arboretum of a nose more like a pealing Megan Fox than a lean and taciturn Noomi Rapace; its voluptuous layering of peaches and cream on the palate suggesting Marilyn Monroe rather than Katherine Hepburn. What’s not to like, especially with snowy white veal or roasted chicken in plush sauces? Hot Picks
July 31, 2010, (See more on Sommelier Journal...)
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2009
- TypeWhite
- ProducerCrocker & Starr
- VarietySauvignon Blanc
- Designationn/a
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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4/1/2013 - WilliamF17 wrote: 86 Points
APPEARANCE: Clear golden yellow, bright = 4/4
BOUQUET: Tight, tart citrus, mineral, grass = 10/14
TASTE: Tight, tart, crisp, reserved grapefruit tang, = 12/18
PREFERENCE: Overly tart and tight compared to previous and following, not as fresh as other vintages = 1/4
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10/5/2012 - WilliamF17 wrote: 89 Points
APPEARANCE: Clear, Bright, straw yellow - 4
BOUQUET: Lemon-Lime, Margarita, spice, Grapefruit - 12
TASTE: Crisp, medium mouth feel, citrus flavor, medium finish - 13
PREFERENCE: Good, crisp, food wine, flavorful, almost always a winner, the fruit is starting to wane - 3
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3/16/2012 - tgkswine wrote: 92 Points
Similar to my prior reviews. A wonderful SB.
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3/10/2012 - WilliamF17 wrote: 91 Points
APPEARANCE: Clear bright, yellow green - 3
BOUQUET: Citrus, Grapefruit juice, margarita mix, sharp - 11
TASTE: Crisp, citrus, light-medium body, moderate finish - 14
PREFERENCE: Good food wine with lighter foods, cuts through oils well, crisp and refreshing - 3
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12/24/2011 - Martinjbrand wrote: 90 Points
This is quite nice, if not drunk too cold. If over-chilled you get little of the fruit, and the alcohol is very pronounced. Following the advice of another review here, I tried it somewhat warmer (maybe 12 Celsius), and it was much more balanced and enjoyable.
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