2013 Soliste St. Andelain Lake County Sauvignon Blanc

12.1% alc. pH 3.35, TA 0.79, 188 cases, $55. 20- year-old vines on a mix of alluvial and volcanic soils rich in minerality and organically farmed. Mystére clone. Aged 16 months in Ermitage 265L cigar-shaped French oak barrels, 25% new. No malolactic fermentation. Claude says, “Aromas of flint minerality, marine oyster shells, sea weed and fleur de sel, reminiscent of the winter cold ocean spray in Brittany over the oyster beds….chiseled taste of tart green apple, quince, waxy star fruit and oyster shell….razor sharp long finish accented with kaffir lime.” · Aromas of salty sea breeze, lemonlime and fresh cut grass. Soft and slightly creamy on the palate, with flavors of lemon, Granny Smith apple, pear and engaging salinity. A long, lemony finish leaves a lasting impression. Clear Sauvignon blanc in character, but unlike any other California Sauvignon Blanc I have tasted. Score: 94. Reviewed April 1, 2018

Winery: Soliste
From article: Soliste Pinot Noir is a Modern Interpretation of the Craftsmanship of the Cistercian Monks of Vougeot