Rieussec, Sauternes 2005 Northwest Quite pure and fine-grained

Quite pure and fine-grained

This single-vineyard estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon is born in the vineyard blocks that surround Robert Foley Vineyards at 2000 feet elevation on Howell Mountain

Coming from a site just outside of St

95 points Wine Enthusiast

with slightly brooding blueberry and pomegranate flavors that are laced with black tea and orange peel and build toward medium-grained tannins

Rieussec, Sauternes 2005 Northwest Quite pure and fine-grained97 points Wine Advocate The 2005 Rieussec is a blend of 90% Semillon, 8% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle picked between 23 September and 27 October. It has a fabulous bouquet that is mineral rich and tensile. The palate repeats its performance from last year: focused, tense, laden with botrytis rich fruit with a crystalline and sorbet fresh finish that seals the deal. One of the best releases from the estate in recent years. (NM) (1 2017) 96 points