92+ 2011 Carlisle The Derivative (Sonoma Valley) 10/16/17 ($25)
66% Semillon (Monte Rosso), 24% Muscatelle (Pagani Ranch), 10% Palomino (Saitone Ranch) 13.7% alc 240cases
Color: Bright silver-yellow straw. (3.0) Bouquet: Honeydew, litchi nut and tart pear fruit with lively acidity. (3.0) Body: Light heavyweight with excellent acidity and fruit. Tangy and rich in the mouth. (3.5) Flavor: Fruit is more expressive and distinctive here. Delicious. (3.5) Finish: Parallels flavor, but shows a little bitterness. Still long and tasty. (3.0)
Overall: A serious Semillon blend with lively energy, precise fruit and outstanding structure. A light heavyweight that stands up to food very well, but can also be drunk on its own. Drink now and in the next few years. (16.0)
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