| Rating | 88 |
| Style | White |
| Variety | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Appellation |
Russian River Valley Sonoma County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 13.4% |
| Price | $20.00 |
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| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2019-06-26 |
Perfect For
Drinking Outside the Lines, Sipping Without Food, Sounding Like A Wine Pro
Drink If You Like
Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc , Sauvignon Blanc
Balletto Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Review
It’s always interesting when this grape sees oak, and here it works, creating a unique nose of capers and lychee. With a swirl some lemon crops up, along with some grapefruit. On the palate the oak comes around with vanilla and coconut aromas. It has a zippy acidity as well, so none of the more intense aromas overwhelm.
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