The barrel-fermented 1993 Sauvignon Blanc was made from ripe fruit and tiny yields. It reveals its concentration and personality in the intensely melony, stylish bouquet, rich, delicious, concentrated flavors, and undeniable sense of elegance and balance. It is a dry, exceptionally well-made Sauvignon with considerable personality and character. Because of the small yield, it will be sold only to the winery's mailing list clients. Drink it over the next 1-2 years. I have long been an admirer of this vineyard situated at the base of the mountains in northern Napa Valley just to the south of Calistoga. Long-time readers may remember the ecstatic reviews of the 1974 Conn Creek Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, the great 1975 Joseph Phelps Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon and its successors. The new owners, Bart and Daphne Araujo, who purchased the vineyard from the Eisele family, are intent on pushing the level of quality to new heights. Future plans include the production of a Syrah as well as a Viognier. Tel. (707) 942-6061; Fax (707) 942-6471
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