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Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanctext
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Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc 2001

Sonoma County, California, United StatesSweaty wool, mineral, grapefruit, gooseberry aromas with a touch of vanilla and dry lees. Round and viscous with mineral, green apple, grapefruit rind, gooseberry and vanilla flavours. Long, clean slightly citrus lees finish. Crisp but warm finish. The '01 has a touch of sémillon and is 40 per cent barrel fermented in 25 per cent new French oak.Tasted: 16 March 2003Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$49.50750ml 
Producer: Matanzas Creek WineryDistributors: Summit Fine Wines
Grape: Sauvignon Blanc