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4 notes

2010

Salinia Sauvignon Blanc

Sonoma County · Chalk Hill

Same as all of my previous notes. The dry and sherry-esque profile of this wine, especially on the finish, has become a little wearisome for me personally. It's ok, but it's just ok at this point.

Reviewed 18 June 2017
2009

Salinia Pinot Gris PG Windsor Oaks Vineyard

Sonoma County · Chalk Hill

I really struggled with this wine. I understand its intent, but this version was so dry it sucked all of the life out of my palate. Its texture was like a deadened/still brut Champagne that had been…

Reviewed 26 November 2016
2010

Salinia Sauvignon Blanc

Sonoma County · Chalk Hill

Same as my notes from December 2015. Unique and a bit reduced, with a woody, sherry-like dryness on the finish. One of the only domestic Sauvignon Blancs I've had that needs years before it's really…

Reviewed 22 July 2016
2010

Salinia Sauvignon Blanc

Sonoma County · Chalk Hill

Bottled in Magnums only. An intriguing Sauvignon Blanc, with notes of grilled pineapple, toasted walnuts, lemon oil, green apple, wet rock, and wood. On initial PnP, the wood element was dominant,…

Reviewed 21 December 2015