So...another Napa Sauv Blanc. On nose : green pear and Honeydew melon. On palate: follow through of above notes, with prominent oak , high alcohol ( 14.4%) , with a full body , expressing lemon , ginger and mineral notes , pleasant, but lacking the crispness, complexity and minerality I crave from old world white Bordeaux.....not my style...but it will have it's fans.....not an ager , due to low acidity.
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Consistent with earlier tasting notes. Light straw colored, medium-light bodied, harmonious nicely balanced layers of subdued citrus, peach, pear and lychee fruit with a refreshing crisp clean, smooth acidity finish.
Really tasty. Pale straw color. Light bodied. Peach, pear and some sweet lychee nut on the palate. Just a touch of acidity for balance. Subsequent vintages have more citrus and acidity but this was a nice change of pace.
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Crisp, pleasant sauvignon blanc. A bit sharp initially but softens to slight creamy mouthfeel. Stores in fridge very well over a week+, great cooking wine too.
Was $11.50 after tax at wine sale, great QPR.
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14.4%abv. Higher alc, high rs sauv blanc. Pineapple, lemon, hay. Tart and juicy attack, green and citrus fruit, melon, finishes sweet. Just ‘ok’ for QPR.
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Hazy light yellow; green´grass, honey, wet stone; elegant attack, nice broad honey-like texture with a good leanness to it; lots of taste; a very good sauvignon blanc with body; clearly good value
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CL's Sauv Blanc never disappoints! Nice aromatics and Sancerre-like energy on the palate. Lemon, banana, guava, lime, cut grass. Cool it to drink at around 50 degrees. Good QPR.
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Pale straw color. Citrus and a bit of melon on the palate with a bit of acidity on the finish. If you like a more mellow Sauvignon blanc, drink the 2015. I prefer a brighter style so look for something a bit younger. Still a nice, afternoon porch wine.
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Our favorite go-to summer cooler. Pale straw in color. Light bodied with lemon, grapefruit and just a surprising hint of sweetness on the back palate. Bright and refreshing.
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Very little of the grassy, tartness so typical of sauvignon blanc. It was there, but in the background, rather in the forefront. Kiwi, melon, grapefruit and citrus along with a touch of sweetness on the medium-bodied palate. Surprisingly soft, almost unctuous texture with rounded edges. Not a big sauvignon blanc fan, but I liked this wine. 89-90
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Nice sauv blanc that enters with freshly cut honeydew melon, meyer lemon and sweet grass notes. Viscous on the palate, and almost showing cantaloupe notes. Alc is apparent at times in the finish. Overall this is very good, but does not quite move to the upper echelon of CA Sauv Blanc for me.
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As sauvignon blancs go, this is probably my new favorite from California. Nose of citrus, mango, pineapple and a touch of grapefruit. Flavors follow the nose, with some "sweetness" and minerality and a pretty big mouthfeel. Acidic, yes, but the finish is consistent with what I've come to expect in a really good SB and it punctuates the overall complexity of this wine. Best served chilled but not refrigerator cold to allow the wine to show its' stuff.
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Terrific as usual. Pale straw color. Lots of citrus; grapefruit, lemon and a hint of sweetness on the palate. A touch pricey for a light summer wine but a nice treat.
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This light-to-medium yellow wine is a blend of 82% Sauvignon Blanc, 14% Sémillon, 3% Sauvignon Vert, and 1% Muscat Canelli. More than half was fernented in French barrels, most of which were neutral. Highly aromatic, it flaunts scents of kiwi, lychee, mango and citrus, adding a whiff of grassiness. Light-bodied, freshly acidic, seamlessly alcoholic (14.4%) and with flavors mirroring the nose, it has good mid-palate density and finishes long. A bit more fruit-forward than its 2014 sibling, this is another quality offering from a truly quality producer. Enjoy it over the next couple of years. Drink now-2019.
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Light straw in color. Nose of grapefruit, peach, pear and grass. Flavors are muted together and buttery. Medium bodied with a significant amount of acidity and tartness. Too much acidity and tartness. Maybe needs to mellow a year? Just ok.
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This is the latest release of one my favorite Sauvignon Blancs. Light straw colored, medium-light bodied, harmonious nicely balanced layers of subdued citrus, peach, pear and lychee fruit with a refreshing crisp clean, smooth acidity finish.
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The best, biggest and most complex of the line up of 13, 14 and 15 Cliff Lede SB. Full bodied with and creamy with crisp zestiness on the finish. Cantaloupe, honey dew, orange peel, tart citrus, minerals, and grassiness. Acidic but made to be consumed young.
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The 2015 Sauvignon Blanc is loaded with aromas of Meyer lemon and candle wax atop layers of honeysuckle, ginger, and tangerine. Spring blossoms of wisteria, lupin, and California buckeye abound in the upper register of the seductive perfume. The full-bodied, coating mouthfeel expands out on the palate with a rich crème brulee like texture as unctuous notes of bosc pear, orange marmalade, and lavender honey coalesce along the long, satisfying finish.
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Same as a few weeks ago. Not bad. Not great. A good intro sipper. Had a little bit of a distracting alkaline tinge on the back end, which clipped the finish.
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Not a bad SB. Bright and complex nose of citrus, peach, herbs and minerality, it became much simpler on the palate with a smooth, long and a bit creamy finish. Not great, but a decent summertime white that can be bought easily if you are on allocation.
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Bright and lively, with nice yellow citrus acidity and grassy notes. Some minerality, pear, pith, and just a hint of alkaline.
Held up decently with spicy Indian food. Not terribly complex, but a nice summer drink. Pretty much your standard, run-of-the-mill SB from a typical Cabernet house making sure they have an SB to throw into an allocation.
Drink now.
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Serious herbaceousness on the nose, plus some asparagus and (ugh) gasoline. I thought it was going to be too much and that I'd not like it. However, this wine balances out much better on the palette. I tasted mild grapefruit, cantaloupe, agave nectar and kaffir lime. The finish is deliciously long, smooth and satisfying.
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Summer White Wines: Rich yellow color. Bright floral perfume on the nose with some dandelion and white pepper, but underlying honey, guava and melon fruit. Bold presence on the palate this is a creamy and velvety wine but it’s presented well with its moderate acidity. Yellow apple and plums mix with a dose of lime. Raw almond, white tea and honeycomb elements add complexity, but there’s a vibrant minerality present in this wine as well. Significant depth and impressive range of flavors, but it’s also so easy to sip and enjoy without contemplating them. Mostly Rutherford fruit, this wine was fermented in mostly old French oak, stainless steel and concrete eggs.
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4/15/2022 - kgmoose2@gmail.com wrote: 90 Points
Smooth with subtle notes of citrus and lemon
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9/6/2020 - Pontifax wrote: 89 Points
So...another Napa Sauv Blanc.
On nose : green pear and Honeydew melon.
On palate: follow through of above notes, with prominent oak , high alcohol ( 14.4%) , with a full body , expressing lemon , ginger and mineral notes , pleasant, but lacking the crispness, complexity and minerality I crave from old world white Bordeaux.....not my style...but it will have it's fans.....not an ager , due to low acidity.
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5/14/2020 - Marshmallowman Likes this wine: 89 Points
Good Sauvignon Blanc with crisp clean taste.
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9/24/2019 - Ca4816 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Great peppery/spice. Lasting linger
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12/22/2018 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 90 Points
Consistent with earlier tasting notes. Light straw colored, medium-light bodied, harmonious nicely balanced layers of subdued citrus, peach, pear and lychee fruit with a refreshing crisp clean, smooth acidity finish.
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7/14/2018 - wconnolly Likes this wine: 88 Points
Really tasty. Pale straw color. Light bodied. Peach, pear and some sweet lychee nut on the palate. Just a touch of acidity for balance. Subsequent vintages have more citrus and acidity but this was a nice change of pace.
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6/11/2018 - Chefofthewoods Likes this wine: 90 Points
Crisp, pleasant sauvignon blanc. A bit sharp initially but softens to slight creamy mouthfeel. Stores in fridge very well over a week+, great cooking wine too.
Was $11.50 after tax at wine sale, great QPR.
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6/11/2018 - dclaggett wrote: 88 Points
14.4%abv. Higher alc, high rs sauv blanc. Pineapple, lemon, hay. Tart and juicy attack, green and citrus fruit, melon, finishes sweet. Just ‘ok’ for QPR.
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4/29/2018 - Miceri Likes this wine: 95 Points
Hazy light yellow; green´grass, honey, wet stone; elegant attack, nice broad honey-like texture with a good leanness to it; lots of taste; a very good sauvignon blanc with body; clearly good value
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4/16/2018 - Kcornett wrote: 89 Points
Nice citrus. Not overpowering though.
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4/7/2018 - wine247365 Likes this wine: 91 Points
CL's Sauv Blanc never disappoints! Nice aromatics and Sancerre-like energy on the palate. Lemon, banana, guava, lime, cut grass. Cool it to drink at around 50 degrees. Good QPR.
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3/5/2018 - Margaux Bro Likes this wine: 92 Points
One of my go-to napa Sauv blancs. Had with stone crab, and did not disappoint. Easily 92+
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2/21/2018 - wconnolly Likes this wine: 88 Points
Pale straw color. Citrus and a bit of melon on the palate with a bit of acidity on the finish. If you like a more mellow Sauvignon blanc, drink the 2015. I prefer a brighter style so look for something a bit younger. Still a nice, afternoon porch wine.
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12/7/2017 - RedRedMoreRed Likes this wine: 85 Points
Crisp with lots of fruit.
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11/4/2017 - wconnolly Likes this wine: 90 Points
Our favorite go-to summer cooler. Pale straw in color. Light bodied with lemon, grapefruit and just a surprising hint of sweetness on the back palate. Bright and refreshing.
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10/21/2017 - RedRedMoreRed Likes this wine: 90 Points
Crisp, light and very well balanced. Grassy notes on the nose, and nice lingering finish. A really well made Sauvignon Blanc.
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10/1/2017 - rickspicks wrote: 89 Points
Very little of the grassy, tartness so typical of sauvignon blanc. It was there, but in the background, rather in the forefront. Kiwi, melon, grapefruit and citrus along with a touch of sweetness on the medium-bodied palate. Surprisingly soft, almost unctuous texture with rounded edges. Not a big sauvignon blanc fan, but I liked this wine. 89-90
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9/3/2017 - travelme Likes this wine: 88 Points
Rockincabs nailed the notes. I loved it. My lone bottle. Enjoyed on a hot hot summer night.
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8/12/2017 - Critterbug Likes this wine: 82 Points
Full bodied wine. Touch of sweetness.
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8/1/2017 - RockinCabs wrote: 88 Points
Nice sauv blanc that enters with freshly cut honeydew melon, meyer lemon and sweet grass notes. Viscous on the palate, and almost showing cantaloupe notes. Alc is apparent at times in the finish. Overall this is very good, but does not quite move to the upper echelon of CA Sauv Blanc for me.
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7/16/2017 - henrik33 wrote: 90 Points
Such a great sauv. Lemon, grapefruit and mango notes
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7/13/2017 - Tahlequahdave1972 Likes this wine: 91 Points
As sauvignon blancs go, this is probably my new favorite from California. Nose of citrus, mango, pineapple and a touch of grapefruit. Flavors follow the nose, with some "sweetness" and minerality and a pretty big mouthfeel. Acidic, yes, but the finish is consistent with what I've come to expect in a really good SB and it punctuates the overall complexity of this wine. Best served chilled but not refrigerator cold to allow the wine to show its' stuff.
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6/24/2017 - wconnolly wrote: 90 Points
Terrific as usual. Pale straw color. Lots of citrus; grapefruit, lemon and a hint of sweetness on the palate. A touch pricey for a light summer wine but a nice treat.
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6/6/2017 - La Cave d'Argent Likes this wine: 91 Points
This light-to-medium yellow wine is a blend of 82% Sauvignon Blanc, 14% Sémillon, 3% Sauvignon Vert, and 1% Muscat Canelli. More than half was fernented in French barrels, most of which were neutral. Highly aromatic, it flaunts scents of kiwi, lychee, mango and citrus, adding a whiff of grassiness. Light-bodied, freshly acidic, seamlessly alcoholic (14.4%) and with flavors mirroring the nose, it has good mid-palate density and finishes long. A bit more fruit-forward than its 2014 sibling, this is another quality offering from a truly quality producer. Enjoy it over the next couple of years. Drink now-2019.
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5/29/2017 - RockyII wrote: 84 Points
Light straw in color. Nose of grapefruit, peach, pear and grass. Flavors are muted together and buttery. Medium bodied with a significant amount of acidity and tartness. Too much acidity and tartness. Maybe needs to mellow a year? Just ok.
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5/7/2017 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 90 Points
This is the latest release of one my favorite Sauvignon Blancs. Light straw colored, medium-light bodied, harmonious nicely balanced layers of subdued citrus, peach, pear and lychee fruit with a refreshing crisp clean, smooth acidity finish.
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4/14/2017 - Gregboch Likes this wine: 90 Points
Wonderful bright melon, pear and other fruit notes here. Quite a lot of complexity and depth. Really enjoy it.
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4/5/2017 - smphelps wrote: 89 Points
Near lear slight yellow tinge. More fruity than some, with orange peal, lemon, honeysuckle nose. Full bodied. Lingering lemon orange.
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2/28/2017 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Ripe and peachy and tropical. Tasty and lively. Thick.
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2/5/2017 - MAXIMUM SATISFACTION wrote: 92 Points
The best, biggest and most complex of the line up of 13, 14 and 15 Cliff Lede SB. Full bodied with and creamy with crisp zestiness on the finish. Cantaloupe, honey dew, orange peel, tart citrus, minerals, and grassiness. Acidic but made to be consumed young.
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1/14/2017 - lpettet Likes this wine: 90 Points
This was really good after I let it warm up a little. Was better w food than without.
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1/13/2017 - g8rgrl30 Likes this wine: 87 Points
A nice bright SB - not too grassy or overwhelming. Has a slight punch at the end.
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1/13/2017 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Big green apple and grassy and powerful. Yep, big thick, could be colder and I am going to work on that.
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10/26/2016 - Barolo1632 wrote: 91 Points
The 2015 Sauvignon Blanc is loaded with aromas of Meyer lemon and candle wax atop layers of honeysuckle, ginger, and tangerine. Spring blossoms of wisteria, lupin, and California buckeye abound in the upper register of the seductive perfume. The full-bodied, coating mouthfeel expands out on the palate with a rich crème brulee like texture as unctuous notes of bosc pear, orange marmalade, and lavender honey coalesce along the long, satisfying finish.
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10/17/2016 - Cuellar's Cellar Likes this wine: 92 Points
A great every day wine. refreshing. Good with the chicken dish that I had.
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9/24/2016 - csimm wrote: 89 Points
Same as a few weeks ago. Not bad. Not great. A good intro sipper. Had a little bit of a distracting alkaline tinge on the back end, which clipped the finish.
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9/19/2016 - MarkWhite wrote: 89 Points
Not a bad SB. Bright and complex nose of citrus, peach, herbs and minerality, it became much simpler on the palate with a smooth, long and a bit creamy finish. Not great, but a decent summertime white that can be bought easily if you are on allocation.
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9/3/2016 - csimm wrote: 90 Points
Bright and lively, with nice yellow citrus acidity and grassy notes. Some minerality, pear, pith, and just a hint of alkaline.
Held up decently with spicy Indian food. Not terribly complex, but a nice summer drink. Pretty much your standard, run-of-the-mill SB from a typical Cabernet house making sure they have an SB to throw into an allocation.
Drink now.
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8/16/2016 - hairynosedwombat Likes this wine: 90 Points
Serious herbaceousness on the nose, plus some asparagus and (ugh) gasoline. I thought it was going to be too much and that I'd not like it. However, this wine balances out much better on the palette. I tasted mild grapefruit, cantaloupe, agave nectar and kaffir lime. The finish is deliciously long, smooth and satisfying.
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5/18/2016 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 90 Points
Summer White Wines: Rich yellow color. Bright floral perfume on the nose with some dandelion and white pepper, but underlying honey, guava and melon fruit. Bold presence on the palate this is a creamy and velvety wine but it’s presented well with its moderate acidity. Yellow apple and plums mix with a dose of lime. Raw almond, white tea and honeycomb elements add complexity, but there’s a vibrant minerality present in this wine as well. Significant depth and impressive range of flavors, but it’s also so easy to sip and enjoy without contemplating them. Mostly Rutherford fruit, this wine was fermented in mostly old French oak, stainless steel and concrete eggs.
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