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Matthiasson
Matthiasson Vineyard Ribolla Gialla 2011
Cuvée prestige is sous voile too, but I can't think of any others.
@Kirk Wallace was thinking particularly of a similar character of the "Vignes de Mon Pere" older release " (02-ish?) that I had last summer. Thought it was sous-voile, or at least somehow biologically-influenced. The character I'm trying to describe is definitely quasi-autolytic and yeast-derivative.
Ah yes. V de P is not sous voile. Aged some what oxidatively for years 10-15, iirc. '02 spent about 10 years in barrel. But it is ouille. I.e., topped up. Amazing wine though. Just amazing.
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Dutton Ranch Chardonnay 2012
This is purchased fruit from dutton ranch wente cline a very rich Cali style Chardonnay with a nice touch of lightly toasted oak spice. Wayne donelson is making the wines — 11 years ago
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Russian River Sauvignon Blanc 2011
Usually not a fan of white, this is amazing! — 11 years ago
Morgan Harris
Head Sommelier Aureole New York
This wine is still one of the most off-the-wall delicious California wines I've ever had. I am required to order it any time I see it on a wine list because it basically doesn't exist. At 10.9% alcohol, you'd expect something wan and featherweight, but the 6+ months (I think) of skin contact have yielded a thought-provoking wine of profound character. Ganevat's sous voile wines come to mind in terms of vibrancy, but there's something much more friendly about it. The aromas center on this exotic tangerine and yuzu pithiness, backed up by floral jasmine, camomile, and white tea notes. There's a bit of tannin and a mildly acetic quality that reminds me of really great champagne vinegar. The acid kicks and powers a very long finish. There's something ineffable and polychromatic about this wine that defies definition. It's such a particular (possibly unrepeatable) marriage of people, vintage, grape variety and place. Full of frisson if you're ready to listen. Bravo, @Steve Matthiasson and Jill! — 10 years ago