CALIFORNIA : NAPA COUNTY : NAPA VALLEY Sauvignon Blanc, Ribolla Gialla, Semillon, Tocai Fruilano
David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
The 2013 blend is roughly 55 percent Sauvignon blanc, 25 percent Ribolla gialla, 15 percent Semillon, and 5 percent Tocai Friulano. All four varieties were co-fermented in 20% new Boutes barrels, and aged on its lees, with no stirring, until bottling. Splendid mix of old world with a dash of new world. The Sauvignon brings out the tropicals; peach, lychees, lime, pineapple, ripe fig, nuts and yellow & white florals. Ribolla gives it great stones & minerality. The Semillon gives it a waxy and creamy feel in the mouth. The Tocai Friulano gives it spice on the nose and palate. It's got great acidity with a rich, round, full long brilliant finish.
The 2013 blend is roughly 55 percent Sauvignon blanc, 25 percent Ribolla gialla, 15 percent Semillon, and 5 percent Tocai Friulano. All four varieties were co-fermented in 20% new Boutes barrels, and aged on its lees, with no stirring, until bottling. Splendid mix of old world with a dash of new world. The Sauvignon brings out the tropicals; peach, lychees, lime, pineapple, ripe fig, nuts and yellow & white florals. Ribolla gives it great stones & minerality. The Semillon gives it a waxy and creamy feel in the mouth. The Tocai Friulano gives it spice on the nose and palate. It's got great acidity with a rich, round, full long brilliant finish.
9.2Yianni Stone
Mouth watering
Mouth watering
9.3Scott Rowe
What a blend!!
What a blend!!
9.3Nate Axline
Funk, texture, tart. Yum!
Funk, texture, tart. Yum!
9.2Matt Sterr
Minerally with a waxy mouthfeel. Long finish with a hint of spice.
Minerally with a waxy mouthfeel. Long finish with a hint of spice.
9.1Jennifer DiDomizio
Always one of my favorite California whites.
Always one of my favorite California whites.
9.3Yianni Stone
Medium progression, zesty acidity, floral nose, light body.
Medium progression, zesty acidity, floral nose, light body.
9.0Chris Holinger
Brilliantly drinkable white blend from some of the most dedicated.
Brilliantly drinkable white blend from some of the most dedicated.
9.1Cathy Corison
Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery
Delicious, as always.
Delicious, as always.
9.3Les Huisman
Delicious. Rich. Yet chalky and crisp. Tart, refreshing finish.
Delicious. Rich. Yet chalky and crisp. Tart, refreshing finish.
9.2Location
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