White

Grassini Sauvignon Blanc (Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara)

Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara · Central Coast · United States

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frutos do mar · saladas verdes · queijos de cabra

201691 pts

Fresh and stony on the nose, this bottling from one of the region's leading properties shows crisp lime and grapefruit pith aromas. The palate is edged with tart yellow grapefruit yet also offers warmer tones of nectarine-like fruit. Refreshing acidity and chalky grip carry deep…
201592 pts

Fresh and inviting on the nose, this bottling shows sweet white flowers, Asian pear, yellow-grapefruit rind and lemon blossoms on the nose. Acidity explodes onto the palate, where a grassy, grapefruit-pith-driven tension rides into a rounded midpalate full of pear, nectarine and…
201492 pts

The oak is quite apparent on this bottling, and that's the point. Red apple, ripe pear, pomelo pith and sweetgrass meet with a touch of honey on the nose. The palate shows the oak more prominently, with light honey butter, sweet almond and vanilla, yet fresh, grassy notes shine…
201387 pts

There's a dash of rockiness to the nose of this wine from one of the main producers in this warmer Santa Barbara appellation, but the aromas are mostly ripe pear and red apple. There's not a ton of flair to the light and easy palate, so expect poached pears, a touch of green app…