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Joseph Phelps Sauvignon Blanc 2002

Napa Valley, California, United StatesLight grassy, vanilla, cashew, kiwi, mineral nose mixed with grapefruit and creamy lees. Elegant, round and fresh with fresh grapefruit, mineral, green apple, creamy vanilla flavours and a passion fruit, vanilla, grassy finish. Crisp, attractive, well made wine that will benefit from a year or two in bottle. The blend contains 5 per cent viognier.Tasted: 10 March 2004Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$41.95750mlSpeculative - Winspeer International Group
Producer: Joseph Phelps VineyardsDistributors: Trialto Wine Group
Lifford Wine and Spirits
Grape: Sauvignon Blanc