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Sterling Sauvignon Blanc 2006

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Winery:: Sterling Vineyards
Varietal:: Sauvignon Blanc
Region:: USA > California > Napa
Type:: White Wine
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User Tags: fruit, citrus, acidic, color descriptors, fig, grapefruit, aged, mediterranean fruits, (dried) fruit, mediterranean and subtropical fruits

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Sauvignon Blanc is a refreshingly crisp white wine that offers citrus and tropical fruit flavors with very aromatic notes of green chilies, grass, herbs, asparagus and gooseberries commonly contributing to the bouquet. Sauvignon Blanc is generally unaoked allowing the fruit to shine and highlighting the delicacy of the grape.

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lizhecht

A little sweet

July 2008

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In making the 2006 Napa Sauvignon Blanc, Sterling destemmed 75% of the grapes and pressed the whole berries. Fermentation took place at 50Â°F to retain the fresh-fruit characteristics. The majority of the wine was aged for two months in stainless steel, with 10% aged in oak, a portion of which was very old. Light straw in color, this wine offers expansive aromas of grapefruit, melon, figs, citrus and pineapple. The notes of grapefruit, melon and fig are echoed on the palate, mingling with bright notes of citrus zest. Crisp, with a pleasant acidity, this wine has a rich mid-palate and a lingering, read more...

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In making the 2006 Napa Sauvignon Blanc, Sterling destemmed 75% of the grapes and pressed the whole berries. Fermentation took place at 50°F to retain the fresh-fruit characteristics. The majority of the wine was aged for two months in stainless steel, with 10% aged in oak, a portion of which was very old. Light straw in color, this wine offers expansive aromas of grapefruit, melon, figs, citrus and pineapple. The notes of grapefruit, melon and fig are echoed on the palate, mingling with bright notes of citrus zest. Crisp, with a pleasant acidity, this wine has a rich mid-palate and a lingering, read more...