Wente Louis Mel Livermore Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2010 – 8.9 – James Meléndez

Louis Mel was a French immigrant who took Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon cuttings from the Marquis de Lur Saluce (Chateau d’Yquem). This wine is 13% alcohol content.

This wine exhibits of Meyer lemon zest, sesame, Comice pear, hint of papaya, and white floral notes.

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Floreado Südtirol Alto Adige Sauvignon Blanc – 2009 – 9.1 – James Meléndez

A discovered varietal from an unexpected place—sudtirol AA —yes gorgeous SB come from this region.

Delicate and elegant wine; nicely nuanced wine; focused minerality; notes of shaved and zested citron, white rose petals, pine nut, and anise.

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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

Varietals:

• Chardonnay
• 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

Varietals

• Cabernet Sauvignon – 97%
• Sauvignon Blanc – 3%

Wild strawberry, anise, and almond and scent of fresh herbs.

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