quicksearch
Anthony Gismondi on Wine
Courtney Benham Sauvignon Blanctext
90POINTS
16½/20

Courtney Benham Sauvignon Blanc 2002

Napa Valley, California, United StatesCourtney Benham, proprietor of Martin Ray Winery says the 'Courtney Benham' describes these wines as: a prestigious well-known winery decides to sell excess inventory, we buy it in barrel, and bottle it under my name". Each wine has a total production of less than 1,000 cases priced at about half of their normal retail price. The Stag's Leap District, Edna Valley, and Napa Valley are just a few of the appellations offering a wide array of varietals. We really liked the Napa sauvignon with its Graves-like nose and ripe Napa fruit style. The style is crisp with a mix of tropical fruit flavours and a cleansing fresh citrus finish.Tasted: 19 January 2005Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
Producer: Martin Ray Vineyards & WineryGrape: Sauvignon Blanc