2006
Virtú - white meritage
St. Supéry Vineyards & Winery
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White Table Wine (White)
Napa Valley
$28.00/bottle
refined rich luscious style with aromas of nectarines, peach and ripe cantaloupe. On the palate the mouthwatering flavors of peaches and nectarines are completely filled out with a subtle mineral quality. This is a unique bottle of wine to be enjoyed now for it’s freshness and in the future as it develops in the bottle.
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Varietals
| Percent Varietal | Vineyard, Appellation |
|---|---|
| 48% Sémillon | |
| 52% Sauvignon Blanc (Fumé Blanc) |
Fermentation Notes
The Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon grapes for this wine were harvested at night and in the cool early morning hours of August and September to maintain the delicate fruit flavors. Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes were crushed and pressed into chilled tanks for settling. The clean juice was racked and fermentation was initiated in temperature-controlled storage, predominately in French oak barrels and consequently sur lie aged, and partially fermented in tanks. A long, cool fermentation allowed for excellent flavor retention. After final blending, the wine was stabilized and prepared for bottling.
Vintage Notes
The year 2006 appears to show great promise in the grape growing world. It started as a stormy year with record-breaking rainfall in January, followed by steady showers throughout the spring. The cool, wet weather delayed bud-break in most areas by about two weeks. Late spring and early summer were very mild, and most varieties seemed to flower at the same time. Temperatures soared into the 100's for most of California's grape-growing regions in late July, forcing some vines to shut down and stop photosynthesis for several days. Consequently, the heat wave served to further delay an already lagging maturity pattern for most grape varieties. Luckily, most varieties had yet to go through verasion, so the skins were still thick and resilient to the extreme heat. August and September settled into the most amazingly pleasant weather in recent memory, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly and evenly with an excellent sugar/acid balance.
Ratings & Reviews
Virtu-ally Perfect
I was very wowed by this wine - it's so elegant that you could mistake it for a very high priced Burgundy. In fact, it's very fairly priced for such a lovely find. It starts out very floral reminding me of walks along the river where Magnolia and Locust grow. It continues on with hints of… (view more)
Something like a phenomenon
This is a phenomenal wine, with notes of pineapple, licorice and locust tree on the nose. There are compelling flavors of honeysuckle on first sip that lead to intriguing pear flavors on the finish. This wine is a delicious summer time treat and can be served with appetizers or even as a cocktail after a sumptuous meal.
One of the best whites of the year.
Simple and to the point, this is one of the best wines Ive had all year. Im not a Chard guy, usually sticking to the pinot gris, or Riesling, btw "real men drink Riesling" has been a my motto for the year, but this wine destroys some other whites ive had recently, absolutely ready to open… (view more)