Impeccable presentation which is holding it own. Nose displays honey, key lines and guava. Palate is soft and round. You can’t taste the oak, but you can detect impression of the oak on the components. Very complicated expression of SB, with moderate acid in the background. In the $65 price range, I considered this to be one of the best in the US. In my mind, SB’s show best in their youth. Drink these now.
Impeccable presentation which is holding it own. Nose displays honey, key lines and guava. Palate is soft and round. You can’t taste the oak, but you can detect impression of the oak on the components. Very complicated expression of SB, with moderate acid in the background. In the $65 price range, I considered this to be one of the best in the US. In my mind, SB’s show best in their youth. Drink these now.
Nov 25th, 2022
Not as approachable upon release as the 2016. That extra six months in the cellar has made a world of difference. Exceptional stuff! They seem to just get it. Balance between more old world “17”& new world. Highly recommend. 
Not as approachable upon release as the 2016. That extra six months in the cellar has made a world of difference. Exceptional stuff! They seem to just get it. Balance between more old world “17”& new world. Highly recommend. 
May 17th, 2020
To me, New world sauv blanc is fine, nice on a hot day, but generally unremarkable. Aesthete is the exception to the rule. Excellent grass, melon, pineapple, citrus balance.
To me, New world sauv blanc is fine, nice on a hot day, but generally unremarkable. Aesthete is the exception to the rule. Excellent grass, melon, pineapple, citrus balance.
Oct 29th, 2020Age is shifting this from plush, pure tropical and stone fruit, towards creme brûlée and citrus.
Age is shifting this from plush, pure tropical and stone fruit, towards creme brûlée and citrus.
Aug 9th, 2020
Bennett Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
