Araujo, Napa Valley, Eisele Vineyard, Sauvignon Blanc 2010 GERMANY 99 points Wine Advocate

99 points Wine Advocate

Christophe often releases a special blend in magnum (he never says which vineyards it’s from)

This is one of the candidates for the wine of the vintage – make no mistake about that

The overall feel is quite structured

it’s already approachable (which is unusual by this cuvée’s standards) and can be drunk anytime over the coming two decades

Araujo, Napa Valley, Eisele Vineyard, Sauvignon Blanc 2010 GERMANY 99 points Wine AdvocateReceived 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