Araujo, Napa Valley, Eisele Vineyard, Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Riesling round and appealingly textured flavors

round and appealingly textured flavors possess first-rate delineation and a subtle salinity that adds a touch of lift to the sappy if ever-so-slightly rustic finale

The Clos Romans cuvée comes from a selection of vines located in Souzay-Champigny

the best looking 40 yo cork I've seen (~2mm penetration

a fun drink

and Black Malvoisie (2%)

Araujo, Napa Valley, Eisele Vineyard, Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Riesling round and appealingly textured flavorsReceived in Original Cartons 95 points James Suckling Amazing aromas of Sicilian lemon rind and lavender. Hot stones or tiles too. Full bodied, with a lovely balance of acidity and light vanilla with cream and lemons, then turns to pears and white peaches. So subtle and fine. This is 100 percent Sauvignon, instead of including a small percentage of Viognier. Bart says it is much more minerally in character. Stylistically like a top Pessac Leognan.(9