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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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January 16, 2012 Posted by | 9.2, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc | Leave a Comment

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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January 11, 2012 Posted by | 8.9, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc | Leave a Comment

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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January 11, 2012 Posted by | 9.0, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc | Leave a Comment

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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November 30, 2011 Posted by | 9.0, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc | Leave a Comment

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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September 6, 2011 Posted by | 9.0, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier | Leave a Comment

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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September 6, 2011 Posted by | 9.0, Lake County, Sauvignon Blanc | Leave a Comment

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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September 5, 2011 Posted by | 9.0, Bordeaux, Entre-deux-Mers, Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | Leave a Comment

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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July 21, 2011 Posted by | 9.0, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc | Leave a Comment

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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July 10, 2011 Posted by | 9.0, Dry Creek, Sauvignon Blanc | Leave a Comment

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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July 4, 2011 Posted by | 9.0, Dry Creek, Sauvignon Blanc | Leave a Comment

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