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WE 91
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Sauvignon Blanc & Aromatic Whites
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91 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$32 list] Lots of zippy acidity in this fresh, dry, clean Sauvignon Blanc. It’s unoaked, which allows the Meyer lemon, orange and guava fruit to star. There’s a sweet vanilla taste that must come from the grapes. A beautiful, complex white wine to drink now. 690 cases produced. (Aug 2011)"
Producer notes: "Our top of the line estate Sauvignon Blanc is hand tended and aged in stainless steel. 24 hour skin contact gives the wine a complexity while letting the wine remain light and clean. This elegant Sauvignon Blanc stays true to the varietal with notes of light apple, feminine perfume and a freshness."
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W&S 90
United States
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Sauvignon Blanc & Aromatic Whites
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90 points Wine & Spirits: "[$25 list] This presents the prickly pear side of sauvignon, bringing the green flavors of a succulent plant to mind. The texture is supple, the alcohol driving the intensity of the flavor and the toastiness of the lees with a pleasantly pale burn. Chill it for veal sausage or a country pâté. (Oct 2011)"
Producer notes: "This wine is named after Fred's son Nicolas and is 100% Sauvignon Blanc from the Brander Vineyard Estate. It is a classic example of a white Bordeaux wine; aged sur-lie in 50% new French oak barrels to add richness in flavor and a silky texture, while still showcasing opulent fruit and firm-balanced acidity on the finish. A perfect pairing with Santa Barbara's richer seafood- we're thinking lobster with lemon butter or grilled salmon."
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IWC 91
United States
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Sauvignon Blanc & Aromatic Whites
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91 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Pale, green-tinged straw. High-pitched aromas of lime zest and pungent herbs, with a suave floral nuance gaining strength with air. Racy and precise, offering bright citrus fruit flavors that give way to deeper melon and pear on the back end. Finishes dry, tight and long, with resonating spiciness and impressive clarity. (May 2012)"
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CG 93
WE 93
W&S 93
United States
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Sauvignon Blanc & Aromatic Whites
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93 points and 'Good Value,' Connoisseurs' Guide: "Although the aromas of this vibrant young wine take a bit of time and coaxing to come around, they and the similarly lively and nuanced flavors that follow speak directly to very fresh, wonderfully pure Riesling fruit. We typically find Eroica bottlings to be restrained and a bit backward when still in their first years, and that is the case here. That said, the wine's delicacy should not be seen as a failing, and, if it is an attractive, slightly sweet foil to lighter curries and sundry Southeast Asian foods in the short term, it is impeccably balanced and has years of increasing beauty before it reaches its peak. (Sep 2011)"
93 points and 'Cellar Selection,' Wine Enthusiast: "Complex and compelling, this has a luscious mix of fruits that run the Riesling gamut. It’s creamy and textural, fresh and primary, with exceptional aging potential and fine, juicy, natural acidity. (12/31/12)"
93 points Wine & Spirits: "Eroica in a cool vintage is driven by energy and freshness more than fruit, the acidity providing a cool, angular intensity. In this 2011, scents of peach and honeysuckle give way to stone fruit flavors that feel clean and pure, buoyed by a minerality that keeps the wine en pointe. A tremendous success in a vintage that required care and a sophisticated approach to viticulture. (Dec 2012)"
Producer notes: "The 2011 Eroica Riesling exhibits aromas and flavors of white peach, grapefruit and sweet lime with subtle mineral notes. The mouth-watering acidity is beautifully balanced by flavorful Washington Riesling fruit. After more than a decade we have truly found our 'Eroica style,' striving for beautiful bright fruit with crisp acidity and enhanced mineralilty. Food pairing: Asian dishes, Indian curries, crab, scallops. Alcohol 11%. Residual sugar 2.28 g/100ml."
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WA 90
WS 89
United States
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Sauvignon Blanc & Aromatic Whites
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90 points David Schildknecht (Wine Advocate): "...Delectable scents of basswood (Germans would say 'linden flower') mingle with honeydew melon, white peach, and lime that go on to render the palate sorbet-like in its combination of succulent richness and sheer cooling refreshment. The balance of acidity and sweetness (from 18 grams of residual sugar) is perfectly judged to support the aforementioned impression and -- with the help of a lick of salt, mineral dust, and citrus zests -- advances an invigorating, ultra-luscious and lip-smackingly lingering finish. Whether you need to drink this up over the next 12-18 months I can’t say from experience but I very much doubt it. (Not that cellaring will be on many purchasers’ minds.) Smith says his sensibility for Riesling was honed on the Mittelrhein in the 1990s -- that being the source nearest his then base of Copenhagen -- and he certainly took-away some serious artisanal capital! Sounding a theme familiar from the Old World as well, he credits extreme diurnal temperature swings in the vineyard with this wine’s strikingly successful balance and overall quality. If you are interested in the future of Riesling; Washington State wine; wine value; or wine for the masses, this represents a huge glass of Hope you can drain with a grin to Charles Smith’s health. (Dec 2012)"
89 points Wine Spectator: "Fresh and lively, this is off-dry, but with tangy balance to the pineapple and lime flavors, lingering on the finish. Drink now through 2015... (11/30/12)"
Producer notes: "Super Kung Fu Girl! More depth and complexity than ever. Apricot, kumquat, nectarine and lime leaves. A great mid-palate intensity with a long, long minerally finish. We love Riesling from Evergreen Vineyard in The Ancient Lakes area of the Columbia Valley AVA."
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CG 90
CGV 90
United States
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Sauvignon Blanc & Aromatic Whites
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90 points Connoisseurs' Guide: "Young, fresh, fruity, subtle in its nuanced notes of sweet grasses, dried weeds, candied grapefruit and Meyer lemons, this vibrant new wine is equally full of vim and vigor on the palate, and the only caveat we have for the moment is that it will get better and better as it seasons in the bottle over the next few months, and then for a couple of years after that. It is wholly charming yet it is also, as one would expect now, slightly direct in style and a touch youthfully chalky in its pert finish. This wine will stay high on our radar for months and months. (Mar 2013)"
90 points California Grapevine: "Medium-light golden yellow color; attractive, floral, moderately grassy, slightly tropical, grapefruit, apple, and white peach aroma with floral notes; medium to medium-full body; fresh, clean, varietal flavors with bright acidity and a slight trace of oak and a hint of residual sugar giving the wine a rounded, fleshy mouthfeel; lingering aftertaste. Very highly recommended. 13.8% alcohol; 100% Sauvignon Musqué; 35% barrel fermented; 0% malolactic fermentation; released January 2013. (Apr 2013)"
Producer notes: "Ferrari-Carano’s 2012 Fume Blanc has aromas of orange blossom, quince, white peach, Meyer lemon and mango complemented by flavors of pineapple, pear and guava. This wine has bright acidity and crisp freshness from the cool, stainless steel tank fermentation, while the subtle oak character from barrel aging adds, body, complexity and depth."
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W&S 93
IWC 90
CGV 90
United States
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Sauvignon Blanc & Aromatic Whites
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93 points Wine & Spirits: "[$30 list] Farmed under biodynamics at Grgich’s American Canyon and Carneros estate vineyards, this wine has the intensity of flavor that fruit can give at the peak of ripeness. The depth of that fruit flavor ranges from tart pear skin to kumquat, both brisk and resonant. Its underlying earthiness parallels the structure of a classic Loire chenin: a sauvignon that’s refreshing with river fish and big enough for foie gras. (Feb 2012)"
90 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Bright, pale yellow. Bracing, slightly raw aromas of lemon peel, grapefruit and pepper. Then surprisingly supple following the nose, with a dense, tactile lemony flavor intensified by sound acidity. Vibrant, very dry and delicate sauvignon blanc with excellent length. (May 2012)"
90 point California Grapevine: "[$30 list] Medium-light yellow; intense, herbal, stylistic, rather aggressive varietal aroma with a light trace of sulfur; medium-full body; assertive, crisp, herbal, grassy flavors; lingering aftertaste. Very highly recommended. 14.3% alcohol; 100% Sauvignon Blanc (including about 80% of the Musqué clone); 100% barrel fermented; 0% malolactic fermentation; to be released Spring 2012."
Producer notes: "This 100% Sauvignon Blanc was made from grapes that were certified organic and Biodynamic at our cool American Canyon and Carneros vineyards, not far from the San Francisco Bay. The wine's crisp, elegant flavors of passion fruit, lemon grass and a hint of minerality at the end of the long finish are perfect with a green salad topped by Chevre cheese, grilled seafood or sauteed chicken breast."
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IWC 92
WE 91
United States
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Sauvignon Blanc & Aromatic Whites
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92 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "(includes 2% semillon): Bright, pale yellow-green. Lively, perfumed aromas of ripe grapefruit, flowers and spearmint. Saline and dry in the mouth, with sexy high tones to the grapefruit and wild herb flavors. Dense, savory and aromatic, this bracing sauvignon really stains the palate. Aged entirely in oak, 24% new, but I never would have guessed it. (May/Jun 2011)"
91 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$40 list] Shows the dryness, acidity and minerality that always mark this Sauvignon Blanc, which is from the vineyard directly behind the Oakville winery. The flavors are lean and elegant, suggesting citrus fruits and Asian pears, with a hint of tart, sour gooseberry. An elegant wine to drink as an appetizer. 1,867 cases produced. Alcohol 14.2%. (Sep 2011)"
Producer notes: "98% Sauvignon Blanc, 2% Sémillon. Magnolia and verbena flowers open to lemon and grapefruit aromas with a hint of ginger and cardamom. Flavors of fresh nectarine are carried by a round, ample mouth feel which finishes with light citrus. Alcohol 14.2%."
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RP 90
United States
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Sauvignon Blanc & Aromatic Whites
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List $14.00
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90 points Robert Parker: "[$14 list] ...79% Chenin Blanc and 21% Viognier was aged in stainless steel. It exhibits a big, sweet nose of ripe melons, white peaches and apricots as well as crisp acids and a crunchy, succulent mouthfeel. The result is a delightful white wine that could be served as an aperitif or with an assortment of sushi, sashimi or baked fish. Enjoy it over the next year. (Oct 2012)"
Producer notes: "[$14 list] The 2011 bottling of this distinctive blend opens with a dazzling spectrum of fruit and floral aromas, from crisp white peach, honeyed pear and sweet mango, to touches of fresh jasmine blossom and white chai tea. Filled with bright and juicy fruits, the palate flaunts flavors of succulent white nectarine, candied pineapple, green fig and subtle grapefruit. The crisp and slightly off-dry flavor profile lasts well through the clean and refreshing finish."
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WE 93
CG 92
WS 90
United States
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93 points and 'Editors' Choice,' Wine Enthusiast: "From an especially cool vintage that favored acidity and citrus, this Poet’s Leap is a pretty wine, vibrant and full across the palate, with a mix of apple and peach flavors. Clean and balanced, it adds nuances of tea and finally a hint of honey in the extended finish. Alcohol 12.9%. (May 2012)"
92 points Connoisseurs' Guide: "As its devoted admirers know, Riesling can be a complex and very serious wine, and this latest lovely from Poet's Leap is an intense, beautifully balanced, slightly sweet version that smacks of minerals, fresh limes, a bit pineapple and citrus. It tastes of fruit rather than sugar, and it shows tremendous length with the kind of firm acid spine that guarantees it will be around and in increasingly good shape for many years to come. GOOD VALUE. (Sep 2011)"
90 points Wine Spectator: "This tangy wine has presence and depth, with a tart edge to the delicate sweetness, as apple and floral flavors linger on the finish. Drink now. (11/30/11)"
Producer notes: "Fresh and pure, this off dry Riesling is loaded with expressive aromatics and flavors of ripe pear, white nectarine, apricot and wet stone minerality. A welcoming richness and vibrant mouth feel, led by the wine's lemon-lime acidity, delivers a clean and lengthy finish."
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W&S 92
WS 89
United States
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Sauvignon Blanc & Aromatic Whites
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92 points Wine & Spirits: "Attractive toasted lees aromas recede after a moment of air, giving over to golden apple scents. The flavors are more lemony, mingling with the lees accents, lasting through a long, minerally finish. For all the ripeness in this stylish white, its lean austerity commands attention. (Aug 2012)"
89 points Wine Spectator: "Very lively, with deliciously crunchy kaffir lime, tarragon, green apple and melon rind notes that bounce through the juicy, mouthwatering finish. Drink now through 2014. 2,100 cases made. (12/31/12)"
Producer notes: "Ravines Dry Riesling is a unique and elegant expression of the brilliant Finger Lakes terroir. The bouquet of the wine is delicate with intricate aromas of white flowers mingled with pear, apple and citrus notes followed by a lingering mineral finish and a vibrant acidity. Alcohol 12.5%."
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WS 90
United States
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Sauvignon Blanc & Aromatic Whites
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90 points Wine Spectator: "[$29 list] Ripe but focused, with a broad range of anise, creamed apple, ginger and orange blossom notes backed by a long, green fig-filled finish. Drink now through 2014. 485 cases made. (4/30/12)"
Producer notes: "As one of our specialty bottlings of Dry Riesling, the Reserve draws from specifically identified lots, highlighting the very best qualities of our estate grown grapes from our three vineyard locations. The Reserve features a luxurious nose of tangerine followed by a delicate palate of citrus with a touch of juniper berry. A lingering finish continues to makes the mouth water long after the wine is gone. Food Pairing: Asian cuisine, chicken, pork. Alcohol 12%. Residual sugar 0.8%."
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