A nicely balanced wine with all the elements you might expect from southern hemisphere Sauvignon Blanc — tropical fruit, some grassiness, some citrus — yet all restrained, with a rounded mouthfeel. Fermented for four months in French oak, and while you can’t taste the oak, the difference in mouthfeel is noticeable. Flavorfully refined: A society woman with striking features in an understated outfit.
William Cole Vineyards, Casablanca Valley (Chile) Sauvignon Blanc 2011
By W. Blake Gray