Salvestrin, LeBlanc Crystal Springs Estate Sauvignon Blanc – 2010 – 9.2 – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy
Notes: green citrus zest, passionfruit, almond, and baking spice.
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Joseph Phelps Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc – 2010 – 8.9 – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy
Fleshy Comice pear, nutmeg, dried lemon peel, and white pepper.
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Chase Cellars Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc – 2010 – 9.0 – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy
Bright, expressive: notes of Buddha hand citrus peel, dash of toasted sesames and essence of white flower petals.
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Cornerstone Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc – 2010 – 9.0 – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy
A wonderful acid structure; bright and slightly tart; notes of mid eastern green citrus zest, Brazil nut, smoked fennel and green apple.
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B Cellars Blend 23 Napa Valley White Blend – 2010 – 9.0 – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy
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- Sauvignon Blanc
- Viognier
Generous acid—splendid mineral signature, notes of passionfruit, brightly coloured citrus zest, candied fig, and cashew.
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Lavender Blue Lake County Sauvignon Blanc – 2010 – 9.0 – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy
Straw coloration, fresh and defined; a mélange of just peeled citrus notes, freshly roasted pine nuts and pepper.
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Château Bonnet Entre-deux-Mers – 2010 – 9.0 (out of 10.0) – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy
This wine is 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 40% Semillon and 10% Muscadelle from the Entre duex Mer in Bordeaux.
Granny smith apple, lime citrus zest, nutmeg, almond; floral scent of Jasmine and honeysuckle.
If you think that Bordeaux is only expensive –this wine is proof positive that great value wines do come from Bordeaux. No need to own a factory or Manhattan skyscraper to be able to afford good quality wines. This wine is approximately $12-15 dollars in the US.
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Old World White Night Rosé – 2007 – 9.0 – James Meléndez / James The Wine Guy
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- Sauvignon Blanc – 3%
Wild strawberry, anise, and almond and scent of fresh herbs.
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Preston Dry Creek Valley Sauvignon Blanc – 2009 – 9.0 – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy
13.4% alcohol content; I don’t often think of Dry Creek Valley as a wine region for Sauvignon Blanc; this wine exemplifies what a great region this is for Sauvignon Blanc. Meyer lemon zest and essence; fennel and aroma of freshly roasted and shelled pine nuts.
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Quivera Fig Tree Vineyard Dry Creek Valley Sauvignon Blanc – 2009 – 9.0 – James Meléndez / James The Wine Guy
Green melon, essence of Peckham pear, cinnamon and almond.
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