2011 Dragonette - Sauvignon Blanc Vogelzang Vineyard
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Light yellow-gold. Pungent aromas of ripe pear, peach nectar, beeswax and white flowers, with a bright mineral overtone. Precise, spicy pit and citrus fruit and vanilla flavors are supported and sharpened by chalky minerality and a gingery nuance. Concentrated and powerful but lithe, in the manner of the best Loire Valley versions of the variety. Finishes on a smoky note, with outstanding clarity and persistence.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Josh Raynolds
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Brilliant, with ripe golden fruits, apple, vanilla cream and mineral-driven aromatics, the 2011 Sauvignon Blanc Vogelzang Vineyard shows loads of class and depth on the palate with integrated acidity and beautiful overall balance and freshness. It, too, strikes a good balance between overall richness and freshness, has fantastic clarity and focus, and will be versatile on the dinner table. As with the other Sauvignon Blancs, it was barrel-fermented and aged on lees. Drink now-2019. Tel. (805) 737-0200; www.dragonettecellars.com
The 2011 Sauvignon Blanc Vogelzang Vineyard is distinct and beautiful. Smoke, crushed rocks, slate, peach and apricot notes all flow from a wine that is both deeply mineral but also quite expressive in its fruit. The Vogelzang is all about delineation, and there is plenty of that here. A long, textured finish shaped by aging in oak (80%) rounds things out in style. This gorgeous, impeccable Sauvignon should drink nicely for at least a handful of years.