This open-knit and refreshing white blend is laid back but nuanced, with a more creamy profile than I expected. Clear yellow in color; medium in body; aromas of grapefruit and peach. Flavors of pear, gooseberry, and beeswax, with a soft and crisp finish. I prefer the Massican wines in this Napa Italian white space - more energy, more intensity - but this is a charming wine. Blend of 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Ribolla Gialla, 20% Semillon, and 5% Tocai Friulano. 12.1% alcohol. Drink in next year or two.
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Transcending its 49% Sauvignon... I'm not sure I would pick this out in a blind tasting... anyway, there are beautiful aromas of citrus, tropical fruits, yellow apple, dusty earth, flowers, herbs, a little nutty lees and savory cheesy stuff. Tart and silky, very dry, savory, fresh. Long on citrus and minerals. Gorgeous. Will develop for many years.
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4/11/2024 - nisid Likes this wine: 93 Points
So complex and interesting and unlike anything else.
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4/13/2022 - domco wrote:
Don't be afraid to let this warm up a bit as it was good to start but great after it warmed to room temp. More flavor, length, complexity, etc.
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1/29/2022 - msuwine wrote: 91 Points
This open-knit and refreshing white blend is laid back but nuanced, with a more creamy profile than I expected. Clear yellow in color; medium in body; aromas of grapefruit and peach. Flavors of pear, gooseberry, and beeswax, with a soft and crisp finish. I prefer the Massican wines in this Napa Italian white space - more energy, more intensity - but this is a charming wine. Blend of 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Ribolla Gialla, 20% Semillon, and 5% Tocai Friulano. 12.1% alcohol. Drink in next year or two.
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4/17/2021 - viniferatu Likes this wine:
Transcending its 49% Sauvignon... I'm not sure I would pick this out in a blind tasting... anyway, there are beautiful aromas of citrus, tropical fruits, yellow apple, dusty earth, flowers, herbs, a little nutty lees and savory cheesy stuff. Tart and silky, very dry, savory, fresh. Long on citrus and minerals. Gorgeous. Will develop for many years.
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2/13/2021 - Rich S Likes this wine: 91 Points
Consistent with previous bottle. Great balance. Paired perfectly with rich pork meatballs in a lemony tomato cream sauce.
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