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Date Printed: 5/24/2013
Hall Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2005
Hall Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2005
 (search item no. 90243)
Wine Enthusiast rating: 90 points
PRICE ON 5/24/2013: $19.99

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2012 International Wine Cellar rating: 88 points
2011 Wine Spectator rating: 88 points
2010 Wine Enthusiast rating: 91 points
2009 Wine Enthusiast rating: 91 points
2009 Wine & Spirits rating: 91 points
2008 Wine Spectator rating: 88 points
2008 International Wine Cellar rating: 88 points
2007 The Wine News rating: 88 points
2006 Wine Enthusiast rating: 90 points

Winemaker's Notes:

 HALL is pleased to release their alluring 2005 Sauvignon Blanc. This wine, selected from three premier Napa Valley vineyards, shows the fresh aromas of grapefruit, lime and melon along with subtle floral notes. The palate is noted by deep textural characters and richness with an underscore of racy acidity leading to a long, refreshing finish which is the "HALLmark" of their Sauvignon Blanc.

90 POINTS. "I love this wine for its acidic dryness, which is Sauvignon Blanc's first duty. The wine has a refreshing tartness, relieved by rich lime zest and green apple flavors, with a scour of grapefruit. With no oak at all, it's one classy sipper."
Wine Enthusiast, November 2006
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About Hall:

 Hall Wines is located in Napa Valley and employs organic small-vine viticulture, precision winemaking, wild-yeast fermentation and micro-block blending to fully extract the purity and quintessence of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Their estate vineyards encompass more than 300 acres of classic Bordeaux varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc. The Halls have a strong respect for the environment and a commitment to cutting edge technology to yield the highest quality grapes. Through meticulous attention to detail in the vineyards, Hall wines are able to express the unique and diverse character of Napa Valley's soils and climate.