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Score 88/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, May 2014

(includes 6% semillon and 2% sauvignon vert; six months of lees stirring; the majority of this wine came from fruit in Rutherford; mostly done in concrete eggs, neutral oak and stainless steel): Pale-medium yellow. Pineapple aromas lifted by flowers. Supple and quite dry, with a slightly green edge to the flavors of pineapple, anise and fresh herbs. Finishes with a bit of warmth and a lightly phenolic character. Winemaker Chris Tynan notes that Bordeaux blanc is his archetype for this wine.

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89
89/100

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89
89/100

Robert Parker

88
88/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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89 points
Robert Parker
Score 89/100 · Drink 2013-2016, Robert Parker, Oct 2013

The 2012 Sauvignon Blanc stood out as one of the most delicious and precise of the Sauvignon Blancs I tasted. Lots of fig, melon and citrus oil notes intertwined with undeniable minerality are found in this medium-bodied, fruity, intense Sauvignon with unmistakable varietal character. Enjoy it over the next several years. www.cliffledevineyards.com

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Cliff Lede Vineyards
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Grape Blend

Sauvignon Blanc

Colour

White

Taste

Dry

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