Cadaretta Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon (SBS) 2008
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Cadaretta Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon (SBS) 2008
Bordeaux White Blends from Walla Walla Valley, Washington
ratings pedigree (past vintages):
winemaker's notes:
The second release of Cadaretta Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon (SBS) carries
on the crisp, forward fruit style established by the inaugural vintage.
The wine is raised in temperature-controlled stainless steel to preserve as
much lush, varietal fruit character as possible. The 2008 SBS shows citrus-like aromas of tangerine and lime, with layers of pineapple, pear and
star fruit enhanced by a hint of white pepper and cut grass. It is dry,
clean and crisp on the nose and palate, with a creamy, full-bodied texture.
This balanced wine is a great match with food, especially fresh Northwest
oysters and other seafood dishes.
critical acclaim:
"Bright, very pale yellow. Pungent aromas of kiwi, lime, pineapple, lemon ice, quinine and spices, plus a hint of fresh herbs. Juicy, bright and penetrating, with excellent focus to the flavors of pineapple, citrus peel, smoke and more exotic fruits. For all its bracing acidity, this very dry wine boasts terrific sappy flavor intensity. I'd drink it in the next year or so for its youthful fruit. A superb example of the non-malolactic style of sauvignon blanc."
91 Points
International Wine Cellar
"Cadaretta’s 2008 SBS is a blend of 79% Sauvignon Blanc and 21% Semillon fermented and raised in stainless steel. Medium straw-colored, it has a fragrant bouquet of spring flowers, citrus, melon, and bees wax. It is medium-bodied, dry, crisp, and concentrated. On the palate notes of baking spices, lemon-lime, and mineral notes lead into a fleshy, savory finish. Drink this refined effort over the next 3 years. Cadaretta is a Walla Walla start-up making their wine in a custom crush facility with Virginie Bourque as winemaker.
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90 Points
The Wine Advocate
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