2007 Cliff Lede Sauv Blanc
Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Napa Valley, California
Food pairing: Crusty bread, veggies and bagna cauda
Michele Edwards was a pre-med student backpacking across Europe when she got the first hints that wine might play a role in her future, but it wasn"t until after she graduated with a degree in anthropology that she took a job in a tasting room...which led to her first foray into the cellar. Today, this young, energetic winemaker feels lucky to have ended up where she did. "Being the winemaker at Cliff Lede Vineyards is a dream job on so many levels." she says."It's a superb property that can be the source of world class wines, and everyone here is dedicated to achieving that." Michele brings not only a scholarly technical backing to her winemaking (no doubt from all those pre-med bio classes), but also a specific and creatively-inspired palate. Her own notes on this wine: "aromas of orange blossom, passion fruit, green ginger, white pepper, almonds, tarragon, citrus, and Lily-of-the-Valley. (On the palate), citrus-driven flavors of peach liquor, honeyed lime, white currant, candied ginger and marzipan."
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