Robert Pepi Winery Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, USA

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The 1996 Sauvignon Blanc Reserve is a muscular wine with considerable power, but not as much varietal character as I would expect. Perhaps the torridly hot temperatures and short growing season in 1996 burned out some of Sauvignon's intrinsic personality in this medium-bodied, tasty, heady (14.2% alcohol) wine. It should be drunk over the next year.Robert Pepi is emerging as one of the leaders of the Etruscan gang of California winemakers seeking to turn out wines from grapes primarily associated with Italy. However, Pepi has other offerings as well.Tel. (707) 944-2807; Fax (707) 944-5628

The 1995 Sauvignon Blanc Reserve is a barrel-fermented Sauvignon that has benefitted from a partial malolactic fermentation. The judicious use of 20% new oak casks has given the wine definition and structure. The result is a crisp, lemony, fig, slightly spicy, fruity style of Sauvignon with a lush texture, medium body, and good depth and presence on the palate. The inclusion of a tiny percentage of Malvasia Bianca in the blend has helped produce a wine with an intense fragrance.The Robert Pepi winery is another moderately-sized winery under the ownership of the Jess Jackson group known as Artisans and Estates. Of all the wineries under that umbrella organization, Robert Pepi is the only one largely dedicated to producing Italian-inspired wines. The exception is their Sauvignon Blanc. Tel. (707) 944-2807; Fax (707) 944-5628

Wonderful bright, melony flavors jump from the glass of this medium-bodied Sauvignon. Pure and tasty, with some oak influence, this is the finest Sauvignon Blanc I have tasted from Robert Pepi. Drink it over the next year.Tel. (707) 944-2807

I strongly urge drinking this wine over the next year Robert Pepi's 1993 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc exhibits a lot of honeyed, herbal fruit, medium body, a subtle touch of oak, and good purity and freshness. Tel. (707) 944-2807