The wine opens with floral aromas of jasmine suffused with melon and pear and a touch of mineral. In the mouth, luscious melon and pear fruit flavors lead to a fresh, delicate finish enlivened with a hint of orange. Floral and mineral note
NapaCabs
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The wine opens with floral aromas of jasmine suffused with melon and pear and a touch of mineral. In the mouth, luscious melon and pear fruit flavors lead to a fresh, delicate finish enlivened with a hint of orange. Floral and mineral notes add complexity. Barrel-fermentation and gentle stirring during sur lie aging in French oak barrels impart subtle oak spice and a creamy texture, balanced by crisp acidity.
Liquorama Fine Wines & Spirits
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Intense and tangy, with mandarin orange, spice and herbal notes. The flavors take on candied citrus peel nuances. Drink now. 57,000 cases made. –MW
Wine Spectator
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Here’s a fine young Sauvignon Blanc that shows plenty of crisp sophistication. The flavors of green apples, figs, lemons, limes, gooseberry and vanilla lead to a finish rich in dusty Asian spices. Quite an achievement to craft a wine this good with a production of more than 57,000 cases.
Wine Enthusiast
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Blend Percentage: 99% Sauvignon Blanc, 1% Semillon. This 2001 Napa Valley Fumé Blanc unfolds in bright, fresh floral, fruit and mineral character. This wine revealed very expressive aromas and flavors of white flowers, Meyer lemon, white peach, fresh anis
Bargain Liquors
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