La Pelle Wines
Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Napa Valley, California, USA
I’m 92-93 here. I think there is a chance this improves slightly over the next 12-18 months before staying at peak and then trending down.
I don’t drink much SauvBlanc (I’d rather just have bubbles) but this SB is like the Goldilocks of Cali SauvBlanc…it’s not the rich, Bordeaux Blanc style (Melka, V29, Lail Georgia, etc) but it’s also not the boring, forgetful SauvBlanc so many wineries create just because. It has Bordeaux Blanc qualities but with a bright twist…there’s grapefruit, tangerine and white peach aromatically, but even while there’s just a kiss of oak on the palate to round it out, it’s nestled between sea spray, lemon and limestone. Almost tart, but pulls back thanks to the oak. Wonderful QPR here
I’m 92-93 here. I think there is a chance this improves slightly over the next 12-18 months before staying at peak and then trending down.
I don’t drink much SauvBlanc (I’d rather just have bubbles) but this SB is like the Goldilocks of Cali SauvBlanc…it’s not the rich, Bordeaux Blanc style (Melka, V29, Lail Georgia, etc) but it’s also not the boring, forgetful SauvBlanc so many wineries create just because. It has Bordeaux Blanc qualities but with a bright twist…there’s grapefruit, tangerine and white peach aromatically, but even while there’s just a kiss of oak on the palate to round it out, it’s nestled between sea spray, lemon and limestone. Almost tart, but pulls back thanks to the oak. Wonderful QPR here
A lovely wine, which is stylistically different from the typical Napa SB.
The nose is so exotic and floral. Lots of grapefruit, gooseberry and cut grass. Palate is clean, crisp and precise. Finishes dry, taut, and with salinity. A clone of Didier Dagueneau Pur Sang, which in my mind is a huge compliment. Kudos to @Maayan Koschitzky and his team.
Day 2 note, this is not a hit-n-run pour. It’s an intellectual quaff. Take your time to enjoy its twists and turns (its story).
A lovely wine, which is stylistically different from the typical Napa SB.
The nose is so exotic and floral. Lots of grapefruit, gooseberry and cut grass. Palate is clean, crisp and precise. Finishes dry, taut, and with salinity. A clone of Didier Dagueneau Pur Sang, which in my mind is a huge compliment. Kudos to @Maayan Koschitzky and his team.
Day 2 note, this is not a hit-n-run pour. It’s an intellectual quaff. Take your time to enjoy its twists and turns (its story).
Stone fruit nose. Quince. Supple mouthfeel. Bright, mouthwatering acidity. Dry finish that lingers on the palette. Delicious wine. One of my favorites.
Stone fruit nose. Quince. Supple mouthfeel. Bright, mouthwatering acidity. Dry finish that lingers on the palette. Delicious wine. One of my favorites.
1 person found it helpfulApr 4th, 2020
Wow! @Maayan Koschitzky absolutely killed this SB! Lemon grass and gooseberry. Perfect balance
Wow! @Maayan Koschitzky absolutely killed this SB! Lemon grass and gooseberry. Perfect balance
1 person found it helpfulMar 12th, 2020
Meyer lemon, green apple skin, green herbs, fairly long and complex ✨
Meyer lemon, green apple skin, green herbs, fairly long and complex ✨
Apr 19th, 2023
Wine Wednesday - with one of the best sauv Blancs you can buy
Wine Wednesday - with one of the best sauv Blancs you can buy
Feb 16th, 2023
