Araujo, Napa Valley, Eisele Vineyard, Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Normandy smoked lard

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Araujo, Napa Valley, Eisele Vineyard, Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Normandy smoked lardReceived in Original Cartons 95 points James Suckling Amazing aromas of Sicilian lemon rind and lavender. Hot stones or tiles too. Full bodied, with a lovely balance of acidity and light vanilla with cream and lemons, then turns to pears and white peaches. So subtle and fine. This is 100 percent Sauvignon, instead of including a small percentage of Viognier. Bart says it is much more minerally in character. Stylistically like a top Pessac Leognan.(9