Crocker & Starr
Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Napa Valley, California, USA
This SB continues to grow on us. Such a rich, exotic, fragrant nose. Tropical fruits present as pineapple, white peach, and perhaps grapefruit on the palate. Finishes with impeccable sweetness and tense acidity. Five years in, this still presents youthfulness - excellent.
This SB continues to grow on us. Such a rich, exotic, fragrant nose. Tropical fruits present as pineapple, white peach, and perhaps grapefruit on the palate. Finishes with impeccable sweetness and tense acidity. Five years in, this still presents youthfulness - excellent.
Jul 1st, 2018This has significantly improved with age - excellent.
This has significantly improved with age - excellent.
May 15th, 2018
Always wonderful year in and year out. In fact it's as consistent as any Dageneau. Bravo Pam.
Always wonderful year in and year out. In fact it's as consistent as any Dageneau. Bravo Pam.
1 person found it helpfulAug 13th, 2015
Intense tropical fruit with notes of citrus blossom intermingled. Acidity seems low.
Intense tropical fruit with notes of citrus blossom intermingled. Acidity seems low.
1 person found it helpfulJan 3rd, 2015We are very impressed with this tonight.
Bright exotic fruits on the nose. Pineapples and passion fruit overwhelm the senses. Palette is consistent, with citrus fruits coming along for the ride. Superb tension on the mid palette between the acid and minerals. This just keeps evolving and becomes more vibrant every time we go back to the well - we are officially converted!
We are very impressed with this tonight.
Bright exotic fruits on the nose. Pineapples and passion fruit overwhelm the senses. Palette is consistent, with citrus fruits coming along for the ride. Superb tension on the mid palette between the acid and minerals. This just keeps evolving and becomes more vibrant every time we go back to the well - we are officially converted!
The nose is a volcanic eruption of exotic fruits. Citrus fruits, gooseberries, white peach and lemon rind demand your attention. The palette does not disappoint. It's bright and light on its feet. Grapefruit, apricot and lemons come along for the ride. There is some acid on the mid-plate which provides structure. Finishes with fresh toast and a slight hint of marzipan.
Excellent showing which is considerably improved from my impression 4 months ago. This wine causes all the senses to pulsate - top shelf.
The nose is a volcanic eruption of exotic fruits. Citrus fruits, gooseberries, white peach and lemon rind demand your attention. The palette does not disappoint. It's bright and light on its feet. Grapefruit, apricot and lemons come along for the ride. There is some acid on the mid-plate which provides structure. Finishes with fresh toast and a slight hint of marzipan.
Excellent showing which is considerably improved from my impression 4 months ago. This wine causes all the senses to pulsate - top shelf.
Having tasted the wine, it's nice and I align with @amy morgan on this. Love the bright nose, with oodles of tropical fruit.
The palette was softer than I expected, hence, I think the lack of acidity and tension. I tasted white melon, grapefruit and petrol, with a very slightly attenuated finish.
For the money, a lovely summer go-to.
Having tasted the wine, it's nice and I align with @amy morgan on this. Love the bright nose, with oodles of tropical fruit.
The palette was softer than I expected, hence, I think the lack of acidity and tension. I tasted white melon, grapefruit and petrol, with a very slightly attenuated finish.
For the money, a lovely summer go-to.
I liked it. Very expressive aromas - nice body and richness but not heavy.
I liked it. Very expressive aromas - nice body and richness but not heavy.
Jun 2nd, 2015
Beautiful nose. I'd like a little more acidity but a well made wine overall.
Beautiful nose. I'd like a little more acidity but a well made wine overall.
Dec 12th, 2014
Big, round NV style Sauv Blanc. Tropical fruit notes, mouth filling texture, medium + body, medium acid. Would have liked a touch more acid.
Big, round NV style Sauv Blanc. Tropical fruit notes, mouth filling texture, medium + body, medium acid. Would have liked a touch more acid.
Dec 12th, 2014