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Carlisle Winery & Vineyards The Derivative Sonoma County Sémillon Blend 2014
A rare white release from Carlisle. Limited. previous vintage 95 Points and 'Editor's Choice' Wine Enthusiast: "This unusual blend combines old-vine Sémillon from the Monte Rosso Vineyard with Muscadelle and Palomino. Voluptuous on the nose, the wine is restrained on the palate, with inviting layers of licorice, beeswax and stone fruit. Exotic and long lasting, it’s an intriguing wine. Alcohol 14.2%. 330 cases produced. Carlisle's White Wine The Derivative is a blend of Semillon, Muscadelle and Palomino, a modern-day version of Hock, a white blend that was popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Almonds, hazelnuts, dried flowers, mint and licorice all blossom in an inviting, textured white long on personality and class. Dried flowers, honey and mint add nuance on the finish. It is amazing to consider that these vineyards were planted between 1886 and 1920.
Ratings on Delectable
Al Shikoh 
pale yellow; aromatic, yellow apple, peach, white flowers, vanilla biscuit, lees; citrus, stone fruit, minerality; medium body, medium acidity, 13.8% ABV; made from 45% Sémillon from Monte Rosso Vineyard, 33% Muscadelle from Pagani Ranch and Saitone Ranch, 22% Palomino from Saitone Ranch, vineyards planted between 1886 and 1920; $28
pale yellow; aromatic, yellow apple, peach, white flowers, vanilla biscuit, lees; citrus, stone fruit, minerality; medium body, medium acidity, 13.8% ABV; made from 45% Sémillon from Monte Rosso Vineyard, 33% Muscadelle from Pagani Ranch and Saitone Ranch, 22% Palomino from Saitone Ranch, vineyards planted between 1886 and 1920; $28
9.0Al Shikoh
pale yellow; aromatic, yellow apple, peach, white flowers, vanilla biscuit, lees; citrus, stone fruit, minerality; medium body, medium acidity, 13.8% ABV; made from 45% Sémillon from Monte Rosso Vineyard, 33% Muscadelle from Pagani Ranch and Saitone Ranch, 22% Palomino from Saitone Ranch, vineyards planted between 1886 and 1920; $28
pale yellow; aromatic, yellow apple, peach, white flowers, vanilla biscuit, lees; citrus, stone fruit, minerality; medium body, medium acidity, 13.8% ABV; made from 45% Sémillon from Monte Rosso Vineyard, 33% Muscadelle from Pagani Ranch and Saitone Ranch, 22% Palomino from Saitone Ranch, vineyards planted between 1886 and 1920; $28
9.0
Renato Hoyle
Pear. Refreshing, great balance and wonderful acid
Pear. Refreshing, great balance and wonderful acid
8.9
Aaron Rankin
Paired effortlessly with a salad of prosciutto, arugula, Brie and peaches.
Paired effortlessly with a salad of prosciutto, arugula, Brie and peaches.
9.1
Steve Anderson
Nice quaffer and great QPR. Semillon, Muscadelle and Palomino. Screw cap.
Nice quaffer and great QPR. Semillon, Muscadelle and Palomino. Screw cap.
9.1Aaron Rankin
Honey, almond, pineapple, melon. Light acid and mouthfeel, with tart carmel apple on the palette. Served at about 50 Fahrenheit. I imagine it will show more as it warms.
Honey, almond, pineapple, melon. Light acid and mouthfeel, with tart carmel apple on the palette. Served at about 50 Fahrenheit. I imagine it will show more as it warms.
9.0DeLinda Goodman
Wow! This wine is as nice as I remember from when I was there last Fall. Small, boutique winery - big flavor.
Wow! This wine is as nice as I remember from when I was there last Fall. Small, boutique winery - big flavor.
9.5Aaron Rankin
Always killer
Always killer
9.1
Jason Hemming
Always enjoyable across a wide variety of drinkers.
Always enjoyable across a wide variety of drinkers.
9.0Steve Anderson
Always solid. 45% Semillon, 33% Muscadelle, 22% Palomino 13.8%ABV.
Always solid. 45% Semillon, 33% Muscadelle, 22% Palomino 13.8%ABV.
9.1
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