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2008 Franciscan Estate Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
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| Vintage: | 2008 |
| Wine Type: | White Wine |
| Varietal: | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Appellation: | Napa Valley |
| Alcohol %: | 13.5 |
| Tasting Notes: | Pale straw in appearance with aromas of rich grapefruit, lime zest, and lychee. The flavors are fresh, full, and lively with vibrant layers of lemongrass and citrus, hints of melon, and a long mineral finish with grapefruit and bright lime flavors. |
| Ratings: | Food & Wine - 12 Best California Buys "Franciscan, known for its red, also makes a terrific Sauvignon Blanc. Some of the juice for this grapefruity white was given between six and 12 hours of contact with the grape skins. This technique helps amplify the wine's herbal-lemongrass aromas."
Wine Enthusiast - December 2009 |
Tasting Notes:
Pale straw in appearance with aromas of rich grapefruit, lime zest, and lychee. The flavors are fresh, full, and lively with vibrant layers of lemongrass and citrus, hints of melon, and a long mineral finish with grapefruit and bright lime flavors.
Ratings:
Food & Wine - 12 Best California Buys
"Franciscan, known for its red, also makes a terrific Sauvignon Blanc. Some of the juice for this grapefruity white was given between six and 12 hours of contact with the grape skins. This technique helps amplify the wine's herbal-lemongrass aromas."
Wine Enthusiast - December 2009
Rated 87 Points
"Napa has really been getting its Sauvignon Blanc act together, and this polished wine is a classic example of the modern approach. It's dry and wonderfully crisp, with complex flavors of lemons, limes, gooseberries, sweet green grass, vanilla and cinnamon spice."
| Vintage: | 2008 |
| Wine Style: | White Wine |
| Varietal: | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Appellation: | Napa Valley |
| Alcohol %: | 13.5 |
"Franciscan, known for its red, also makes a terrific Sauvignon Blanc. Some of the juice for this grapefruity white was given between six and 12 hours of contact with the grape skins. This technique helps amplify the wine's herbal-lemongrass aromas."
Wine Enthusiast - December 2009
Rated 87 Points
"Napa has really been getting its Sauvignon Blanc act together, and this polished wine is a classic example of the modern approach. It's dry and wonderfully crisp, with complex flavors of lemons, limes, gooseberries, sweet green grass, vanilla and cinnamon spice."
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