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100 Point Rating Guide | ||
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| 96-100 | Extraordinary | A wine of finesse, complexity, and expression. True to variety and region. Perfect balance of flavors with a long finish. |
| 90-95 | Excellent | True to variety and region, with terrific complexity and balance. While not a wine for the ages, a superior example. |
| 85-89 | Good | Meets your expectations, with sound flavors and balance. Might have limited complexity or be short on the palate. A sound wine. |
| 80-84 | Average | Drinkable, might not have as much varietal character. Simple flavors, no flaws, but nothing special. |
| 75-79 | Below Average | Might contain one flaw, simple straight-forward flavors, off-balance, unpleasant. |
| 60-74 | Undrinkable, Flawed | Contains significant flaws. Unpleasant, not commercially acceptable. |
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4 User Reviews
Apr 25, 2007
I visited this winery last fall in beautiful Napa Valley. The tasting was delicious and they have some very unique wines. This St. Supery Sauvignon Blanc 2005, was one of my favorites. This is fruity but not too sweet. Scents of cantelope, grapefruit and tangerine. The finish is long and crisp. It goes beautifully with a light salad or seafood.
Oct 19, 2007
As tired as this sounds .... on the nose, grapefruit and cut grass -- the only thing i can think of original is some aromas of wet bark. The nose is typical sauv blanc, not overwhelming, but extremely characterstic.
Wow, on the palate, perfect balance. Personally, I grow weary of New Zealand sauv blancs which can be extremely astringent on the tongue, as in, too much acid -- but this CA version hits the exact balance of smooth finesse with biting tones of acid that mesh very nicely.
A wonderful sauv blanc, one that could pair well with food or stand on its own. Finish is long and again, seamless with other noted flavors. A cab sauv that displayed such perfect varietal pedigree would often cost well over $40; it's lovely that at least for the white varietals you can find high quality at this price range.
Oct 19, 2007
Big grapefruit, lime and other tropical and citrus notes on the nose. I thought the nose was the best part about the tasting experience, as it really examplifies what I expect out of this varietal.
A tad grassy on the palate, not as crisp, and "tingly" as I would like, but nice and smooth. The finish is not as sharp as I'm looking for, but it does linger a bit, and the overall taste was pretty pleasant for me.
Apr 26, 2007
This wine is one of the most consistent values in Napa Valley. Brilliantly clear with crisp, well defined fruit flavors, bracing acidity, and a long unctuous finish. Great with Scampi or Thai food.
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