This is the sixth vintage for this wine, and there is no question that Klipsun’s SB is something special. The clean, barrel-fermented effort is quite dry, clean and toasty. It’s been barrel aged sur lie in French oak (half new). Just 5% Semillon is added, but it gives the mouthfeel a touch of lanolin.——P.G.(12/31/2006)—— 88

Crisp and pungent with ripe aromas and flavors of peach, apricot, pear and anise. Barrel fermented and aged sur lie for six months in 50% new French oak; it retains enough firm acid to keep it lively and balanced, and the fruit shines.——P.G.(12/1/2004)—— 89