Signorello Estate Seta Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon, Napa Valley, USA

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點擊次數(shù)：7765

This is a serious Haut-Brion Blanc-like wine with notes of lanolin, sealing wax, caramelized citrus, honeysuckle, a touch of tangerine and exotic fruits. The wine is medium-bodied and concentrated, with great acidity and freshness.

Signorello makes an intriguing Bordeaux-style white wine called Seta. This is a blend of 58% Sauvignon Blanc and 42% Semillon. The 2014 Seta (Semillon / Sauvignon Blanc) is aged seven months in 66% new French oak and comes across as a big, rich Bordeaux white. It’s elegant with crisp orange blossom, caramelized citrus and grapefruit, a beautiful fragrance, medium to full body and nicely integrated oak. Unfortunately, the production is only about 288 cases. I suspect this wine can drink nicely for another 5-7 years, possibly longer.

The 2013 Seta (Semillon / Sauvignon Blanc), an identical blend with slightly less new oak, reminds me of an Haut-Brion Blanc. Caramelized citrus, white currant, quince and a touch of marmalade are all present in this lovely, rich, surprisingly full-bodied and intense dry white. Both of these wines would be a perfect foil for a rich fish dish, such as grilled salmon, or lobster.

Made from 57% Sémillon, the rest Sauvignon Blanc, this proprietary, estate wine is 100% barrel-fermented and built to age, a studious take on sultry oak and viscosity. Golden Delicious apple highlights the taste experience, reaching rich, concentrated proportion, before the wine finds its balance on the finish. Drink now through 2020.

This blend of 64% Semillon and 36% Sauvignon Blanc is direct in style, but it's tasty with flavors of oranges, tropical fruits, apricots and oak. Itt's prime for drinking now.