Araujo, Napa Valley, Eisele Vineyard, Sauvignon Blanc 2006 Normandy (AG)(1/2020)

(AG)(1/2020)

A bit of cedar

rocky slopes above the village of Porrera in the D

but most readers will probably prefer to give it a few years of bottle age and consume it over the following 30+ years

sweetly-spiced hints of saffron and anise and a touch of hoisin

Araujo, Napa Valley, Eisele Vineyard, Sauvignon Blanc 2006 Normandy (AG)(1/2020)Removed from original carton tissue 93 Points CellarTracker pale gold; nose of honey, ripe (orange type of) melon,a little brioche; rich melon, ripe peach and a little lemon flavors backed by crisp acidity; full bodied but the acidity keeps it lively and refreshing; long finish by SB standards. One of the best SB,certainly from Calif that I've had. Vinous review notes it is 67% Sauvignon Musque probably the source of the honey like sweetness. 8 19