Reviews & Ratings

2011 St. Clement Sauvignon Blanc "Napa Valley"

Winery: St. Clement

Vintage: 2011

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Napa Valley"

Wine Category: Sauvignon Blanc

Grape blend: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $23

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 90 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: April 22, 2013

Wine Review: This pale yellow colored Sauvignon Blanc opens with a unique pineapple bouquet with a hint of anise and banana. On the palate, this wine is medium to full bodied, slightly viscous and mouthwatering. The flavor profile is a tasty lime with notes of nicely integrated minerality and Anjou pear. There was also a touch of mild grapefruit in the background. The finish is dry and subtly drifts away. This wine is food friendly and would pair well with Coquilles St. Jacques. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: This is Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc at its purest, opening with distinct notes of yellow apple, pineapple and barely ripe banana. A somewhat viscous texture carries the flavors of nectarines, orange blossoms and honeydews beautifully, and though there is no oak, the wine has a good sense of weight and flesh. With balancing acidity that keeps it crisp and snappy, the wine closes with a long lasting and satisfying finish.

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