Winemaker's Comments: 2005 Gainey Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
Here's a crowd pleaser, a Sauvignon Blanc for those who think they don't like Sauvignon Blanc. Importantly, it contains nearly 20% Semillon, a key component of France's great white Bordeaux wines - both dry and sweet - but a rarity in this proportion in California. The 2005 boasts wonderful fruit aromas of honeydew melon, yellow delicious apple, anjou pear, and white peaches, with complementary scents of lemon rind, wet mineral and a touch of grassiness. Plush and creamy on the palate without being heavy, the wine's lively, refreshing flavors tend toward ripe melon and pear, with a hint of lemon drop candy. Deftly balancing fruitiness and acidity, this bright, enticing Sauvignon Blanc is delightful in its own, with fresh or semi-soft cheeses, or with your favorite meal from the sea. Enjoy it now and over the next year.
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