White

White Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon

Vellum

Napa Valley · Napa · United States

Fact sheet

Type
White
Grape
Sauvignon Blanc · Semillon
Country
United States
Region
Napa Valley · Napa
Appellation
Napa Valley
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

seafood · citrus salads · goat cheeses · dishes with fresh herbs

Rated vintages

  • 201485 pts

    A hearty 80% Sauvignon Blanc finds companionship in 20% Sémillon, barrel-fermented sur lie and left light in the glass. Lean hints of lemon and quince ride dry, simple waves that come off as slightly diluted.

  • 201388 pts

    Perfumy in lemon, lime and grapefruit, this blend of 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Sémillon was barrel-fermented. Light in weight and heat, it offers an extreme bite of squeezed lemon on the palate, as well as a persistence of grapefruit rind. It begs for seafood.

  • 201283 pts

    Barrel fermented and aged on the lees, this wine is dry, crisp and dull. The orange and peach flavors are watery, oaky and herbal.

  • 201190 pts

    Low in alcohol by California standards, but offers plenty of flavor by way of grapefruit, Meyer lemon and fresh, green grass. Rich notes of ripe orange, lees and oak are balanced by brisk, bright acidity. A very nice expression of a white Bordeaux-style wine.