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Oak Knoll District Sauvignon Blanc
Oak Knoll, Napa Valley, California, USA
Pale lemon in color with a golden hue.
Strong nose of lemons, apples, gooseberries, limes, grapefruits, herbs and spices.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity. Crisp and refreshing.
Dry on the palate with limes, grapefruits, citrus, green apples, spices, herbs and gooseberries.
Long finish with limes and bitter herbs.
This is a delicious Sauvignon Blanc from Oak Knoll District in Napa Valley. Elegant and rich. Extracted and fruit forward.
Nicely balanced, easy drinking and interesting.
Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself or with food.
14% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$25.
Pale lemon in color with a golden hue.
Strong nose of lemons, apples, gooseberries, limes, grapefruits, herbs and spices.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity. Crisp and refreshing.
Dry on the palate with limes, grapefruits, citrus, green apples, spices, herbs and gooseberries.
Long finish with limes and bitter herbs.
This is a delicious Sauvignon Blanc from Oak Knoll District in Napa Valley. Elegant and rich. Extracted and fruit forward.
Nicely balanced, easy drinking and interesting.
Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself or with food.
14% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$25.
Light yellow in color with a golden hue.
Strong nose of citrus, green apples, grapefruits, gooseberry, light spices, grass and light earth.
Medium bodied with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with green and red apples, citrus, lemons, spices, gooseberries, vegetables, light earth and herbs.
Tangy finish with limes and grapefruits.
This 5-year-old Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley is still drinking very nicely, with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel.
Showing more earth notes than I expected, but after all it is 5-year-old.
Peaking now, and really tasty and interesting. Good by itself or with food.
I had it 3 years ago, and it is drinking better now. Soft and smooth. Crisp and refreshing. Just delicious.
14.2% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$25.
Light yellow in color with a golden hue.
Strong nose of citrus, green apples, grapefruits, gooseberry, light spices, grass and light earth.
Medium bodied with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with green and red apples, citrus, lemons, spices, gooseberries, vegetables, light earth and herbs.
Tangy finish with limes and grapefruits.
This 5-year-old Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley is still drinking very nicely, with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel.
Showing more earth notes than I expected, but after all it is 5-year-old.
Peaking now, and really tasty and interesting. Good by itself or with food.
I had it 3 years ago, and it is drinking better now. Soft and smooth. Crisp and refreshing. Just delicious.
14.2% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$25.
Pale lemon in color with a golden hue.
Pronounced nose of citrus, apples, spices, melons, grapefruits and white pepper.
Medium bodied with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with limes, grapefruits, citrus, green apples, guava, spices, light herbs and black pepper.
Nice finish with spices.
This is a very enjoyable Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley.
Fruit forward and tangy with nice balance. Bright and refreshing. A nice, good quality, new world Sauvignon Blanc.
A good food wine, and good by itself as a sipping wine by the porch or pool.
14.2% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$25.
Pale lemon in color with a golden hue.
Pronounced nose of citrus, apples, spices, melons, grapefruits and white pepper.
Medium bodied with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with limes, grapefruits, citrus, green apples, guava, spices, light herbs and black pepper.
Nice finish with spices.
This is a very enjoyable Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley.
Fruit forward and tangy with nice balance. Bright and refreshing. A nice, good quality, new world Sauvignon Blanc.
A good food wine, and good by itself as a sipping wine by the porch or pool.
14.2% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$25.
The California Sav Blancs are improving continuously
The California Sav Blancs are improving continuously
Aug 2nd, 2023
V16. Nice wine. Subtle oak nose.
Slightly creamy pear fruit. Crisp, soft vanilla and mineral finish. Nicely balanced.
V16. Nice wine. Subtle oak nose.
Slightly creamy pear fruit. Crisp, soft vanilla and mineral finish. Nicely balanced.
Acid upfront yet very butter. Short finish.
Acid upfront yet very butter. Short finish.
Jul 31st, 2015
Colin had this 9 years ago
Colin had this 9 years ago
Jan 21st, 2016