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Score 88/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, May 2010

Pale, bright yellow. Musky grapefruit, crushed stone, clove oil, pepper and a light fusel note on the nose. Dense, ripe and tactile, with strong stone and spice flavors carrying through in the mouth. Good chewy sauvignon with a slight harshness on the back end.

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89
89/100

Average Score

89
89/100

Robert Parker

88
88/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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89 points
Robert Parker
Score 89/100 · Drink 2009-2010, Robert Parker, Dec 2009

Readers should not forget the delicious 2008 Sauvignon Blanc (100% Sauvignon). Aged in a combination of primarily stainless steel and about 28% French oak, it offers crisp, flinty grapefruit notes intermixed with fresh citrus and a hint of orange blossom. This fresh, lively mid-weight Sauvignon should be consumed over the next year. As the results attest, owner Cliff Lede, manager David Abreu, and up and coming winemaker Michelle Edwards are all obsessed with high quality. The ubiquitous Michel Rolland is also in the background for blending, consulting, etc. The 2007s appear to be stunning efforts. Tel. (800) 428-2259; Fax (707) 944-8020

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Cliff Lede Vineyards
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Grape Blend

Sauvignon Blanc

Colour

White

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Dry

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