Realm Cellars, Fidelio Size:12x750ml

Realm Cellars, Fidelio Size:12x750mlThis sauvignon blanc is very impressive with a layered density of dried lemon and mineral character. Dried mango, too. Full body, phenolic texture and a creamy feel. Flavorful finish.

It will surely last for at least 50

Meyer lemon and anise pick up hints of iodine and pungent flowers with air

it contributes a green olive

plum and dark berry fruit gives way to medium weight flavors that are quite supple on the mid-palate yet firm up somewhat on the attractively detailed

concentrated and layered flavors blessed with ample dry extract and excellent finishing depth

This is a lighter wine for the appellation but there is plenty of character and it’s focused like a laser

black cherry and hints of the sauvage

the Camaspelo ends with a clipped

mineral reduction and lemon rind

” remarks Humbrecht by way of explaining why he rendered six of the former and only one 2008 wine in the latter category

and a little more savoury

grainy texture and a little sharpness towards the finish