Araujo, Napa Valley, Eisele Vineyard, Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Cabernet Franc Fine and clean

Fine and clean

The oldest parcel was planted in 1942 and the major portion of this wine is from vines in excess of 40 years of age

The palate offers a rich

some brooding underlying fruit

Araujo, Napa Valley, Eisele Vineyard, Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Cabernet Franc Fine and cleanReceived in Original Cartons 95 points James Suckling Amazing aromas of Sicilian lemon rind and lavender. Hot stones or tiles too. Full bodied, with a lovely balance of acidity and light vanilla with cream and lemons, then turns to pears and white peaches. So subtle and fine. This is 100 percent Sauvignon, instead of including a small percentage of Viognier. Bart says it is much more minerally in character. Stylistically like a top Pessac Leognan.(9