Calistoga, Napa Valley, California, USA
Aged Sur Lie. Big and rich. Pure and clean. 60 second finish. '13 drinking perfectly RN
Aged Sur Lie. Big and rich. Pure and clean. 60 second finish. '13 drinking perfectly RN
Mar 14th, 2017I've become picky about Sauvignon Blanc since I moved to the Napa Valley. Many Napa Valley Sauvignon Blancs are produced like Chardonnay and it ends up being overripe and over-oaked. I'm so happy that the 2013 Coquerel Wines Sauvignon Blanc is not. Sure, it has some creaminess from oak aging, but right out of the gate springs vibrant acidity and a burst of bright, tart citrus taking the lead. This is fantastic. ($32, sample)
I've become picky about Sauvignon Blanc since I moved to the Napa Valley. Many Napa Valley Sauvignon Blancs are produced like Chardonnay and it ends up being overripe and over-oaked. I'm so happy that the 2013 Coquerel Wines Sauvignon Blanc is not. Sure, it has some creaminess from oak aging, but right out of the gate springs vibrant acidity and a burst of bright, tart citrus taking the lead. This is fantastic. ($32, sample)
Mar 5th, 2016Oaked SB. Full-bodied for the varietal. Slight citrus and tartness.
Oaked SB. Full-bodied for the varietal. Slight citrus and tartness.
Feb 25th, 2016A tad rustic on opening, the The 2011 Coquerel Tempranillo arrives on the scene with a bouquet of freshly turned soil and a hint of barnyard. However, after more than an hour of being open, layers of roasted strawberry and cherry rise to the surface, along with a beguiling floral top note of lilac. Vibrant acidity on the palate, and as with the other reds from Coquerel, its a crafted with a lighter touch. Medium-bodied, with discreet toast and the earthier notes reemerge on the finish along with a hint of spice. 14.0% ABV | Sample
A tad rustic on opening, the The 2011 Coquerel Tempranillo arrives on the scene with a bouquet of freshly turned soil and a hint of barnyard. However, after more than an hour of being open, layers of roasted strawberry and cherry rise to the surface, along with a beguiling floral top note of lilac. Vibrant acidity on the palate, and as with the other reds from Coquerel, its a crafted with a lighter touch. Medium-bodied, with discreet toast and the earthier notes reemerge on the finish along with a hint of spice. 14.0% ABV | Sample
Dec 14th, 2015Very clean and crisp. On the deck with brats and burgers. Little tart finish. Not a very deep tasting SB
Very clean and crisp. On the deck with brats and burgers. Little tart finish. Not a very deep tasting SB
Jun 9th, 2016Awesome Sauv Blanc. Clean and crisp, hint of apricot. Perfect for a summer day on the deck.
Awesome Sauv Blanc. Clean and crisp, hint of apricot. Perfect for a summer day on the deck.
May 18th, 2015
Not terribly complex but very easy drinking
Not terribly complex but very easy drinking
Mar 3rd, 2015
