Rating 85
Style White
Variety
Vintage 2018
Appellation
Napa County
North Coast
California
USA
ABV 14.2%
Price $24.00  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2019-07-18

Perfect For

Host/Hostess Gifting, Party Wine, Sipping Without Food

Drink If You Like

Chardonnay, Pinot Gris / Grigio , Sauvignon Blanc

Cliff Lede Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2018 Review

Not very Sauvignon Blanc-y, with notes of pie crust and lemon curd. There is some apricot and lemongrass, with a touch of basil, which is the closest this wine gets to the varietal character. The palate is lean and there is a fruit void on the mid palate. If wine is not the focus, this wine would do well at an event.

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Cliff Lede Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Not very Sauvignon Blanc-y, with notes of pie crust and lemon curd. There is some apricot and lemongrass, with a touch of basil, which is the closest this wine gets to the varietal character. The palate is lean and there is a fruit void on the mid palate. If wine is not the focus, this wine would do well at an event.

Reviewed On: 07-18-2019
85
POINTS
Cliff Lede Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Not very Sauvignon Blanc-y, with notes of pie crust and lemon curd. There is some apricot and lemongrass, with a touch of basil, which is the closest this wine gets to the varietal character. The palate is lean and there is a fruit void on the mid palate. If wine is not the focus, this wine would do well at an event.

Reviewed On: 07-18-2019