The wood aging is not apparent when tasting the 2007 Sauvignon Blanc, although it does possess more texture and depth than most Napa Sauvignons. It offers hints of nectarines, exotic melons, honeysuckle, grapefruit, and orange blossoms in its medium-bodied, delicious, textured, dry personality. Enjoy it over the next several years. Frank Altamura and I agree on the fact that 90% of a wine’s quality comes from the vineyard, and the winemaker accounts for 10% of the finished product. This huge 400-acre ranch in the Wooden Valley, nine miles northeast of Napa, has 65 acres of hillside vineyards. One of the most under-the-radar wineries in all of Napa, Altamura’s Sangiovese makes a mockery of all the mediocre Sangioveses produced in California. Altamura also produces a terrific Sauvignon Blanc that is aged in wood for 8 months.Tel. (707) 253-2000; Fax (707) 255-3937
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