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Wine Details
Price:
$20.00 per bottle
Description:
The 2004 Star Lane Sauvignon Blanc clearly displays the character of the vintage, offering a firm texture reminiscent of the classic Sauvignons of the Graves district in Bordeaux. Picking occurred in mid-August, a full 2 weeks ahead of normal, translating into a vibrancy and youthful exuberance in the wine characterized by lifted lemon zest, fresh herbs and wet flagstone aromas. On the palate, the ’04 offers a similar citrus and mineral profile, underpinned by a rich lemon curd mid-palate and a steely finish that begs for raw oysters. With 2 to 3 years of cellaring, expect the wine to evolve into a creamy, broad textured and powerful elixir.
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Varietal Definition
Sauvignon Blanc:
Sauvignon Blanc is widely grown in California — at over 15,000 acres, it’s now the third most planted variety — and often assumes the moniker ‘Fume Blanc’. This popular synonym, credited to Napa’s Robert Mondavi, derives from the grape’s historic home of Pouilly in France’s Upper Loire Valley, where Sauvignon Blanc is the dominant varietal and goes locally by the name of ‘Blanc Fumé’. When treated with respect and afforded suitable growing conditions, Sauvignon Blanc is one of the wine world’s darlings. Steely, racy acidity, green, gooseberry fruit, asparagus and a grassy, herbaceous character characterize dry wines made from this grape.
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