Less slatey annd earthy and more fruit driven on the nose. Nice breadth on the medium-bodied palate. Adequate but certainly not bracing acidity. Surprisingly approachable and quite good. Probably a near-term drinker, but an enjoyable one nonetheless. ** ...
It’s amazing how terroir, when done right, can dominate a grape. This wine has a prominant gunflinty, slightly smokey and musrhoomy aroma with a touch of peach. Fuller fruit than expected on the palate with still balanced acidity leads to a grapefruit finish. I’d never guess Sauvignon Blanc from the nose, but ...
Beautiful nose of grilled notes, a touch of orange rind and mixed green and yellow fruits. The palate begins mellow, balanced and medium in body. The midpalate seems just a touch lacking right now and could use a bit more bang, but the finish is otherworldy, making up for the slight hollowness in the midpalate. ...
Pain grille and ripe fruits with good precision, balance and acidity. **(*) ...
Minerals and notes of baked bread with a touch of alcohol sticking out. More reserved palate, well-balanced, finished maybe just a touch hot. ** ...
Nutty and a little oaky. Medium weight; long, spicy finish. ** ...
Very nutty, honeyed nose. Well-integrated oak leads to a coconut-laden, spicy palate with pretty fruit. **(*) ...
Gunflinty but not showing much. Weak and somewhat dilute; unimpressive on the palate. ...
Nose of green and golden apples. Minerals and good ripeness. Viscous texture balanced by good acidity. ** ...
Profound concentration and acidity. Very sweet, perhaps too oaky, good power and density. **(*) ...