Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
If key lime pie in a butter crust with a vanilla whipped cream were not sweet...that is what this is like. Richness, lilting vanilla and cream harmonizing with butter and butter. It is oak on white done right.
If key lime pie in a butter crust with a vanilla whipped cream were not sweet...that is what this is like. Richness, lilting vanilla and cream harmonizing with butter and butter. It is oak on white done right.
May 6th, 2020
My contribution to the evening - very Bordeaux styled with the main difference being the crazy Pyrazines in the aroma. 60% new French oak and 40% neutral oak barrel aging, with 91% Sauvignon Blanc, ending in Semillon and Muscat, 100% estate fruit, made by Kristen Belair, who spent time making wine at Turnbull, and Trefethen. Most guessed Bordeaux graves. Excellent wine and not what I expected. Kind of funky on the nose too, so though it is a pale, and light colored wine... it could actually use light decanting to let the funk and pyrazine burn off just a tad.
My contribution to the evening - very Bordeaux styled with the main difference being the crazy Pyrazines in the aroma. 60% new French oak and 40% neutral oak barrel aging, with 91% Sauvignon Blanc, ending in Semillon and Muscat, 100% estate fruit, made by Kristen Belair, who spent time making wine at Turnbull, and Trefethen. Most guessed Bordeaux graves. Excellent wine and not what I expected. Kind of funky on the nose too, so though it is a pale, and light colored wine... it could actually use light decanting to let the funk and pyrazine burn off just a tad.
Jul 11th, 2018
Trying, but far from white Bordeaux.
Trying, but far from white Bordeaux.
Mar 3rd, 2018Similar but lighter than the 2015 vintage. Oaky and creamy.
Similar but lighter than the 2015 vintage. Oaky and creamy.
1 person found it helpfulOct 8th, 2018
The light oak makes the wine. Subtle tropical notes. Not too overwhelming on the citrus. A really nice smooth and balanced wine.
The light oak makes the wine. Subtle tropical notes. Not too overwhelming on the citrus. A really nice smooth and balanced wine.
Dec 10th, 2015
Oak is riding on top of this right now but it has great acidity.
Oak is riding on top of this right now but it has great acidity.
Apr 23rd, 2015
One of my favorite "go-to" whites. The kiss of oak w Rutherford fruit at the end of a long week. Citrus, melon, floral white peach. Yum.
One of my favorite "go-to" whites. The kiss of oak w Rutherford fruit at the end of a long week. Citrus, melon, floral white peach. Yum.
Nov 8th, 2014Crisp, tart, bold citrus. Big grapefruit.
Crisp, tart, bold citrus. Big grapefruit.
Jun 7th, 2014
An interesting wine in the style of a California’esque Chard with in Bordeaux varietals. It doesn’t titulate one’s palate because it’s light on acid, so better as a opening wine before dinner, rather than with it
An interesting wine in the style of a California’esque Chard with in Bordeaux varietals. It doesn’t titulate one’s palate because it’s light on acid, so better as a opening wine before dinner, rather than with it
Oct 12th, 2024
While good I’m not sure if it’s worth the extra $$$. Still enjoyed it
While good I’m not sure if it’s worth the extra $$$. Still enjoyed it
Aug 8th, 2023
