2016 Coeur a Coeur

The 2016 Coeur à Coeur the estate's Sémillon/Sauvignon Blanc blend, is gorgeous. Pliant and textured in the glass, with superb richness, the 2016 has so much to offer. I would prefer to cellar it for at least a few years. Today, the oiliness of Sémillon is very much front and center, but there is a good bit of Sauvignon citrus and floral character adding freshness as well.

A 50/50 blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc, the 2016 Proprietary White Coeur a Coeur opens with lovely honeycomb, ginger, mandarin peel and allspice notes with a core of lemon curd, warm grapefruit and applesauce plus touches of fennel and elderflower. Medium-bodied, the palate reveals layers of honeyed citrus fruit and spices, with a satiny texture and long, lively, mineral-laced finish. 172 cases produced.

Blended of 50% Sauvignon Blanc and 50% Sémillon, the 2016 Semillon / Sauvignon Coeur et Coeur offers up green apple, white peach, fresh straw and lemongrass notes with hints of cedar, bay leaves and baking bread. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is rich and densely packed with stone fruit and citrus layers, supported by a refreshing backbone and a pleasantly oily texture, finishing long with honeyed toast nuances. Drinking well now, this is a style built to age and should cellar gracefully for 8-10+ years. 172 cases were made.