V. Sattui Winery

• April 2013

  In 2004, the movie Sideways put a major dent in California Merlot sales when Miles uttered the immortal words “I am not drinking fucking Merlot!” At that point there were a lot of ripe, insipid Merlots on the market—many grown in areas that were too hot for the grape to ripen slowly, gaining full physiological maturity—so Miles’ sentiments reson... Read More

  From the article Napa Merlots

  
  

• March 2013

  There's an argument to be made for Riesling, and it's made on a regular ... ... 84pts 2011 V Sattui Winery Riesling Secco Napa Valley 13% $24A little heavy and dull on the nose with obvoius CO2. There's a gentle sweetness to the nose, and a waxiness with soft floral, red cherry and apricot aromas.  A little soft and broad in the mouth, this la... Read More

  From the article One Man, 40 Rieslings

  
  
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  March 2013

  V. Sattui Winery Riesling California Off Dry 2011

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  A little heavy and dull on the nose with obvoius CO2. There's a gentle sweetness to the nose, and a waxiness with soft floral, red cherry and apricot aromas. A little soft and broad in the mouth, this lacks some energy that I expect from Riesling. The flavors are a nice blend of apricot, orange marmalade and stony mineral notes with a hint of w... Read More

  Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  
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  March 2013

  V. Sattui Winery Riesling California Dry 2011

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  Very ripe on the nose with an almost vanilla and cashew edge to the pineapple, peach and jasmine aromas. Air does bring a nice touch of mineral out as well. This has a lovely texture, showing a bit of richness while remaining light on its feet, but it's broad and low in the mouth nonetheless. There's a ripeness here with flavors hinting at oran... Read More

  Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  
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  February 2013

  V. Sattui Madeira Zinfandel NV

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  Smooth like a Wherthers candy. Read More

  Wine review by alanb1108

  
  
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  February 2013

  V. Sattui Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Morisoli Vineyard 2005

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  Wine review by amynraleigh

  
  
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  January 2013

  V. Sattui Winery Red Blend Carneros Paradiso 2008

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  Interesting classic Napa Cab along the lines of Silver Oak. It is a heavy drinking wine that could use a couple of years and I feel should be decanted. I drank this with a seared Moullard Duck Breast and finished the Duck with a red wine reduction I made from beef shank and mushrooms. Overall the heavy dinner complemented the wine with hints o... Read More

  Wine review by JosephV77

  
  
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  January 2013

  V. Sattui Winery Riesling California Off Dry 2011

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  Really invigorating nose with fresh minerality, melon, pear, and hints of cayenne. The body is a little sweeter than would be expected by the "off-dry" label (rookie mistake?), but not too overbearing. Some acidity in the middle, but a little flabby toward the finish. Read More

  Wine review by Chris Carpita

  
  

• November 2012

  It’s the holiday season and everyone is recommending Pinot Noir again. ... Will be divisive. 91pts2010 V Sattui Winery Pinot Noir Henry Ranch Los Carneros Napa Valley 13.5% $40Cola and earth pop on the nose followed by hints of fresh herbs and smoky hickory nuts. This is tight on the nose with a vague sweetness and a low note of blueberry. Nic... Read More

  From the article Top Pinot Noir Picks

  
  
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  November 2012

  V. Sattui Winery Pinot Noir Carneros Henry Ranch 2010

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  Cola and earth pop on the nose followed by hints of fresh herbs and smoky hickory nuts. This is tight on the nose with a vague sweetness and a low note of blueberry. Nicely balanced in the mouth with a blend of freshness and body that should find many fans. The flavors recall herbs and old wood on the front end followed by blueberry fruit and so... Read More

  Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  

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