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New world CHAMPION and old world CHAMPION:93/100 DUCKHORN Napa Sauvignon blanc on DEAL for the heat and 96/100 top shelf red Bordeaux from Graves Chateau de France, YES 96 POINTS!.
WINE #1 FROM THE NEW WORLD:
Flagship 2017 DUCKHORN SAUVIGNON BLANC-Napa-ON DEAL, $25.95, NORMALLY $31-33, 90/100 WS and 93/100 WW
Perfect classic-DAN AND MARGARET DUCKHORN pioneered the CONCEPT OF HIGH END NAPA SAUVIGNON BLANC back in 1982 when nobody made S Blanc in Napa nor Cali. for that matter. This IS the perfect super high end Napa white that manages-YEAR after YEAR- to COMBINE POWER and FINESSE!
Read on, then drink it and BEAT THE HEAT:
Winemaker Notes
Enticing aromas of grapefruit, melon, and lime leap from the glass, followed by tropical notes of lychee, pineapple, and passionfruit. On the palate, this Sauvignon Blanc is juicy and bright, with silky layers of fruit balanced by lovely natural acidity and a vibrant streak of minerality. Hints of zesty citrus and subtle baking spices linger throughout a long, focused finish.
Blend: 82% Sauvignon Blanc, 18% Semillon
Critical Acclaim
WW 93
Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The Duckhorn Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc—first produced in 1982—has a long-standing history of being the standard by which all others are judged against. This wine has been remarkable and consistent. The recently released 2017 is another excellent effort. TASTING NOTES: This wine is bright and juicy with dried citrus and tropical fruit aromas and flavors. Its layered palate and long finish should wrap nicely around a lemon-accented and herb dusted roast chicken and make a tremendously good pairing. (Tasted: May 1, 2018, San Francisco, CA)
WS 90
Wine Spectator
Elegant peach, melon and citrus flavors are juicy and plump, with a pretty floral vein and a sleek, crisp frame. A note of lemon verbena lingers.
Co-founded by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn in 1976, Duckhorn Vineyards has spent almost forty years establishing itself as one of North America's premier producers of Napa Valley wines. From its modest inaugural vintage of 800 cases of Cabernet Sauvignon and 800 cases of Merlot in 1978 to its addition of Sauvignon Blanc in 1982, Duckhorn Vineyards has crafted a tradition of quality and excellence that continues today.
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WINE # 2 FROM THE OLD WORLD:
2014 Chateau de France -Grand Vin de Graves-RED BORDEAUX-, 96/100 Wine Enthusiast, 10 cases available. $35.95/btl Made next to CH. HAUT-BRION in Graves!
Amazing buy, look at the quality/rating/pedigree/price ratio! A 96 POINTER TOP SHELF RED BORDEAUX UNDER $36!!! Unheard of!!!
Critical Acclaim
WE96
Wine Enthusiast
This dark and brooding wine is packed with dense tannins and a black plum-skin flavor that's hovering behind the density. The wine has power and fine concentration, yielding a complex, solid wine with aging ability. Drink 2019-2032+
-- Winemaker Notes
Blend: 59% Merlot, 49% Cabernet Sauvignon
Critical Acclaim
WE 96
Wine Enthusiast
This dark and brooding wine is packed with dense tannins and a black plum-skin flavor that's hovering behind the density. The wine has power and fine concentration, yielding a complex, solid wine with aging ability. Barrel Sample: 94-96
WW 92
Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
The 2014 Château de France gets the prize for being one of the best values of the vintage. The wine shows lively and persistent red fruit flavors. Bright and sassy on the palate, it shows excellent freshness in the finish. Serve now with lightly-seasoned lamb chops. Drink it now and for the next 15 years (Tasted: January 27, 2017, San Francisco, CA)
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