Rating 88
Style White
Variety
Vintage 2017
Appellation
North Coast
California
USA
ABV 13.5%
Price $18.00  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2018-12-19

Perfect For

Asian Food, Picnics In The Park, Pleasing A Crowd

Drink If You Like

Pinot Gris / Grigio, Riesling , Sauvignon Blanc

Decoy Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Review

There will always be a perception of sweetness in Cali Savi B due to the sun and its work developing those natural sugars so, for one to be good, there needs to be a balance between that and the grapes natural (primary) aromas. This affordable example from Duckhorn’s second label is just that. Although the alcohol is a bit high, this wine is soft and round on the palate with notes of grapefruit and honeydew and just enough acidity to accentuate a hint of lemongrass and apricot for a clean finish.

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Decoy Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc 2017
There will always be a perception of sweetness in Cali Savi B due to the sun and its work developing those natural sugars so, for one to be good, there needs to be a balance between that and the grapes natural (primary) aromas. This affordable example from Duckhorn’s second label is just that. Although the alcohol is a bit high, this wine is soft and round on the palate with notes of grapefruit and honeydew and just enough acidity to accentuate a hint of lemongrass and apricot for a clean finish.

Reviewed On: 12-19-2018
88
POINTS
Decoy Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc 2017
There will always be a perception of sweetness in Cali Savi B due to the sun and its work developing those natural sugars so, for one to be good, there needs to be a balance between that and the grapes natural (primary) aromas. This affordable example from Duckhorn’s second label is just that. Although the alcohol is a bit high, this wine is soft and round on the palate with notes of grapefruit and honeydew and just enough acidity to accentuate a hint of lemongrass and apricot for a clean finish.

Reviewed On: 12-19-2018