Farella La Luce Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2020
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James
Suckling
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Light and fresh with crisp acidity. Aromas and flavors of honeydew melon, grapefruit, honeysuckle and lightly flinty. Crisp, clean and refreshing in the finish. Serve well-chilled before the meal, as guests arrive or on the patio with a light lunch.
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James Suckling
A dense sauvignon blanc with aromas of orange blossom, grapefruit, chamomile, smoked almonds and hazelnuts. Medium-bodied with a textured, nutty finish.
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Capable of a vast array of styles, Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, refreshing variety that equally reflects both terroir and varietal character. Though it can vary depending on where it is grown, a couple of commonalities always exist—namely, zesty acidity and intense aromatics. This variety is of French provenance. Somm Secret—Along with Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc is a proud parent of Cabernet Sauvignon. That green bell pepper aroma that all three varieties share is no coincidence—it comes from a high concentration of pyrazines (herbaceous aromatic compounds) inherent to each member of the family.
Situated in the southeastern corner of Napa Valley in the Vaca range, the vineyards of the Coombsville AVA enjoy a long growing season mitigated by cool, San Pablo Bay fog.