2009Vnt:
Robert Parker, The
Wine Advocate:
The
2009 Sauvignon Blanc Georgia, which comes from a
Yountville vineyard,reveals a perfume of honeyed
melons, subtle smoke and a distinctive
minerality.Medium-bodied and intense with abundant
texture and concentration,the oak aging is present
in the background, but the wine has the texture and
power of a Chardonnay with its Sauvignon flavors
well-displayed. Could last for a decade although I
suspect best drunk during the first 2-3 years of
life. This is a beauty. 91-93 points
Stephan
Tanzer, International Wine Cellar :
Slightly hazy
yellow with a green tinge. Penetrating aromas of
candied lemon drop, pineapple, citrus oil, coconut
and minerals, lifted by a floral high note and some
sexy oak tones. Glyceral but with a firm acid spine
intensifying the fruit and giving it cut. Finishes
with excellent lemony, stony persistence.
Winemaker Philippe Melka says this is actually
rather soft in acidity for 2009 Sauvignon Blanc,
but I find it sufficiently taut. 91-93
points
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