2012 Section 94 Sauvignon Blanc
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Naturally occurring ferment in old oak barrels. pH 3.28, TA 7.6 g/l, RS 2.22 g/l. This smells really promising. Lightly oaky, smoky, mineral but with plenty of fruit too. Oaky on the palate too but with a drive of fine citrus through the middle. Very good indeed. (JH)
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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The 2012 Section 94 captures the nose with pretty peach and apple blossom notes allied to suggestions of cedar, grapefruit peel and dried herbs. With great intensity on the medium-bodied, satin-textured palate, the lively acid holds through a long, mineral finish.
(barrel-fermented): Very pale greenish yellow. Musky, meaty, Old World nose offers lime, pepper and oak scents; a bit reduced. Broad and round for its vintage, offering good intensity to its flavors of lime, fresh herbs and smoky oak. Not particularly deep or high-pitched but smooth and persistent, finishing with a lemony firmness and good salty extract. Excellent for the year.