Light melon notes on the nose along with some solid citrus zest, feels more lime. Clean mouthfeel, a little buttery and smooth that shows nicely mid palate. Early flavors are grapefruit, unripe peaches and green apple. Finish has a zing of acidity. A bit of alcohol that seems misplaced which takes away from the experience. The peach feels a little closer to ripe on the finish although it is a bit confusing in the midst of the alcohol hints.
I am left a few moments later with an essence of fruit that is quite nice. Savoring the final aromatics is a nice way to complete the experience.
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Almost sparkling in the glass, a buttery, popcorn, woody funk on the nose. But a very pleasant, peach, & crisp pear on the palate. Drinking very well now.
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Cheese and green apple nose with concentrated flavors of grass, green apple, lemon grass, and good acidity. But there's a tad of RS here which gangs up with the 14.7% alcohol for a cloying, bittersweet finish.
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At Avra Estorio in NYC, Light yellow in color, the palate was grass, green apple and a touch of tangerine. A nice finish. Went well with the grilled fish it was served with.
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Nose of grapefruit, tangerine and fresh cut grass. This is a heavier Sauvignon Blanc and closer in style to the Bevan is had last year. Notes of grapefruit, tangerine, lemon and touch of blood orange. Was perfect in a 90 degree heat.
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A sweet, grassy, and somewhat heavy Sauvignon Blanc - none of it in a good way. Light yellow in color, heavy in body (for a SB), and nose of wet grass and lime. Tastes of grapefruit, melon, and vanilla, with a finish that is both syrupy and jumpy in acidity. 14.7% alcohol. Not expensive, but not impressive, either.
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Nice intensity of grassy-citrus flavors with a slightly flat and slightly sweet balance. Very slightly alcoholic, this is a decent bottle, although not much of a value at $25. Chilled the sweetness is just background and there is enough acidity for most people, was popular at a gathering. Not a wine I would age.
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This pale yellow wine is a blend of 85% Sauvignon Blanc, 12% Sémillon and 3% Sauvignon Vert. Flaunting aromas of orange zest, melon, jasmine and Asian spices, it is light-bodied, fresh and seamlessly alcoholic (14.7%). The flavors mirror the nose and build on the mid-palate. Long and crisp on the back end, this lithe white wine should be at its best over the next 2-3 years. Drink now-2019.
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Lighter notes of pineapple, apple, lemongrass, and flint/chert. Not especially complex or gleaming with any sort of notable flavor depth. A fine drink for a hot spring day in Napa Valley, but nothing I'd seek out or go back for. Unfortunately a bit lackluster compared to other SBs out there with similar price-points.
Drink now. 88 points at best.
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Tropical nose of pineapple and passion fruit. Melon and sweet apple on the palate, with a richness that is nicely balanced with fresh lemon acidity. Easy to drink. Long and consistent finish for a SB.
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A solid, while not great, SB. Very tangy tropical melon on the palate. Somewhat acidic, but with an interesting long finish, guessing that's from the 12% semillon in it. Pretty reasonable QPR given that it's a $20 bottle.
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Lovely mixture of spring flowers, ripe melon and mango on the nose, underscored by more herbal notes of mint and thyme. The palate is full bodied and packed with dense flavors of pineapple, tangerine and Braeburn apple along with an intriguing caramel note and a touch of bitterness to even out the sweetness of the fruit. Although it is rather low in acidity for a sauvignon blanc, it carries it's weight very well and does not come across as too heavy. Impressive in length and dangerously drinkable.
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7/12/2019 - drlang946 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Enjoyable
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6/22/2018 - Justinneal654 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Light melon notes on the nose along with some solid citrus zest, feels more lime. Clean mouthfeel, a little buttery and smooth that shows nicely mid palate. Early flavors are grapefruit, unripe peaches and green apple. Finish has a zing of acidity. A bit of alcohol that seems misplaced which takes away from the experience. The peach feels a little closer to ripe on the finish although it is a bit confusing in the midst of the alcohol hints.
I am left a few moments later with an essence of fruit that is quite nice. Savoring the final aromatics is a nice way to complete the experience.
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5/26/2018 - twwatson100 Likes this wine: 90 Points
It is like a pear in a glass! Very refreshing and just right for drinking now.
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3/4/2017 - pincheyoyo Likes this wine: 92 Points
Peaches ip front, grapeftuit in the back
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3/2/2017 - adrenalin112 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Almost sparkling in the glass, a buttery, popcorn, woody funk on the nose. But a very pleasant, peach, & crisp pear on the palate. Drinking very well now.
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2/9/2017 - ScottMN Likes this wine: 91 Points
One of the better Napa s.b.'s
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2/4/2017 - MAXIMUM SATISFACTION wrote: 88 Points
Less vibrant and crisp than the 2013. Creamy melon, cheese curd, and bitter grassiness. Pretty basic but good.
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12/13/2016 - ONEFIVE Likes this wine:
White Bordeaux style.
Fuller and more complex than the average Napa SB.
Love the versatility of this wine.
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11/23/2016 - Neecies wrote: 84 Points
Cheese and green apple nose with concentrated flavors of grass, green apple, lemon grass, and good acidity. But there's a tad of RS here which gangs up with the 14.7% alcohol for a cloying, bittersweet finish.
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11/13/2016 - markcic Likes this wine: 89 Points
At Avra Estorio in NYC, Light yellow in color, the palate was grass, green apple and a touch of tangerine. A nice finish. Went well with the grilled fish it was served with.
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10/5/2016 - Winowhyno wrote: 86 Points
Wife says not her favorite
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7/23/2016 - slywka7 wrote: 90 Points
Nose of grapefruit, tangerine and fresh cut grass. This is a heavier Sauvignon Blanc and closer in style to the Bevan is had last year. Notes of grapefruit, tangerine, lemon and touch of blood orange. Was perfect in a 90 degree heat.
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6/21/2016 - msuwine wrote: 87 Points
A sweet, grassy, and somewhat heavy Sauvignon Blanc - none of it in a good way. Light yellow in color, heavy in body (for a SB), and nose of wet grass and lime. Tastes of grapefruit, melon, and vanilla, with a finish that is both syrupy and jumpy in acidity. 14.7% alcohol. Not expensive, but not impressive, either.
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5/16/2016 - Woodbridge Brad Likes this wine: 87 Points
Nice intensity of grassy-citrus flavors with a slightly flat and slightly sweet balance. Very slightly alcoholic, this is a decent bottle, although not much of a value at $25. Chilled the sweetness is just background and there is enough acidity for most people, was popular at a gathering. Not a wine I would age.
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4/30/2016 - La Cave d'Argent Likes this wine: 91 Points
This pale yellow wine is a blend of 85% Sauvignon Blanc, 12% Sémillon and 3% Sauvignon Vert. Flaunting aromas of orange zest, melon, jasmine and Asian spices, it is light-bodied, fresh and seamlessly alcoholic (14.7%). The flavors mirror the nose and build on the mid-palate. Long and crisp on the back end, this lithe white wine should be at its best over the next 2-3 years. Drink now-2019.
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4/23/2016 - hawkvin Likes this wine: 89 Points
Nice smooth SB. Grass, melon and pineapple. Moderate finish.
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3/25/2016 - csimm wrote: 88 Points
Lighter notes of pineapple, apple, lemongrass, and flint/chert. Not especially complex or gleaming with any sort of notable flavor depth. A fine drink for a hot spring day in Napa Valley, but nothing I'd seek out or go back for. Unfortunately a bit lackluster compared to other SBs out there with similar price-points.
Drink now. 88 points at best.
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3/24/2016 - Boog2222 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Nice smooth sav blanc, not very complex
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1/10/2016 - nm10 Likes this wine: 88 Points
At the winery. Grassy, smokey notes. Very nice for someone who generally doesn't like sauv blanc.
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11/9/2015 - KeithSurg wrote: 91 Points
Tropical nose of pineapple and passion fruit. Melon and sweet apple on the palate, with a richness that is nicely balanced with fresh lemon acidity. Easy to drink. Long and consistent finish for a SB.
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9/27/2015 - Coachron13 Likes this wine: 88 Points
A solid, while not great, SB. Very tangy tropical melon on the palate. Somewhat acidic, but with an interesting long finish, guessing that's from the 12% semillon in it. Pretty reasonable QPR given that it's a $20 bottle.
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7/12/2015 - Al Doughty Likes this wine: 91 Points
Lovely mixture of spring flowers, ripe melon and mango on the nose, underscored by more herbal notes of mint and thyme. The palate is full bodied and packed with dense flavors of pineapple, tangerine and Braeburn apple along with an intriguing caramel note and a touch of bitterness to even out the sweetness of the fruit. Although it is rather low in acidity for a sauvignon blanc, it carries it's weight very well and does not come across as too heavy. Impressive in length and dangerously drinkable.
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