Reviews & Ratings

2009 Clayhouse Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc

Winery: Clayhouse Vineyard

Vintage: 2009

Wine Name/Vineyard:

Wine Category: Sauvignon Blanc

Grape blend: 99% Sauvignon Blanc & 1% Grenache Blanc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Paso Robles

State or country: CA

Price: $14

Cases produced: 941

KWG Score: 87.6 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (87)

Review date: May 31, 2011

Wine Review: This pale yellow colored Sauvignon Blanc opens with a mild green apple and pear bouquet with a hint of wet stone. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, slightly acidic, and crisp. The flavor profile is a ripe green apple with hints of tangerine and a touch of minerality. The finish is dry and nicely refreshing. This Sauvignon Blanc is food friendly and would pair well with chicken cordon bleu or a Monte Cristo sandwich. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Made in a refreshing aperitif style, Clayhouse Sauvignon Blanc exhibits a bouquet of starfruit, green pear, honeydew melon and grapefruit, with a hint of grass. There's a touch of minerality that enhances the floral notes contributed by the Musque clone, and the wine finishes with a creamy mouthfeel (from sur lie fermentation and aging) and mouthwatering acidity.

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