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Valentin Bianchi Sauvignon Blanc 1998
San Rafael, General Alvear, Southern Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaThis reserve version made under the supervision of Californian Robert Pepi exhibits a clear jump in quality. It's a selection of sauvignon fruit from the best vineyards blended with chardonnay and sémillon for extra mouth feel. Pepi uses 30 to 40 per cent new oak the wine is sur lie aged for four to five months before it is blended with sauvignon racked and cleaned up within a month. 4000 cases produced. Tasted: 01 March 2001Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:BC | $19.95 | 750ml | Specialty |
Grape: Sauvignon Blanc