| Rating | 85 |
| Style | White |
| Variety | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Appellation |
Napa Valley Napa County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 14.5% |
| Price | $25.00 |
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| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2019-06-17 |
Perfect For
Dinner Parties, Host/Hostess Gifting, Party Wine
Drink If You Like
Pinot Gris / Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc , Trebbiano (Ugni Blanc)
Maxville Lake Winery 'Maxville' Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Review
The alcohol is very high for this grape and the result is a wine that has balance, but the heat of the wine takes away from the subtleties of aromas and complexity. It’s fine for gifting a host when the wine is just going to be placed on a table with several other bottles, or to have at a party that’s not about the wine.
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