quicksearch
Anthony Gismondi on Wine
Brander Sauvignon Blanc Cuvée Nicolastext
85POINTS
15¼/20

Brander Sauvignon Blanc Cuvée Nicolas 2003

Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, United StatesFresh citrus style on the nose with limon notes but the flavours are broad and sweet. There's 25 per cent sémillon in the blend but it all appears riper than normal - perhaps mimicking the warm growing season. With fifty per cent new oak and 25 per cent sémillon to broaden the palate it's just too much in '03. Only 100 cases produced.Tasted: 16 January 2005Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
US$25.00750mlRetail
Producer: Brander VineyardGrape: Sauvignon Blanc