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2010 Buty Columbia Valley White Bordeaux Blend (Previously $25)

SKU #1577747 92 points Wine Enthusiast

Outer quote mark Soft and complex, with ripe, slightly confected fruit flavors, it's super smooth, with honeysuckle highlights around waxy stone fruits. Excellent length. *Editors' Choice* Inner quote mark

90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Outer quote mark The components for Foster’s 2010 Semillon, Sauvignon, Muscadelle – 61%, 21%, and 18% respective, from vines on the Wahluke Slope and Red Mountain – are spontaneously fermented and matured in old barriques, then transferred to concrete part-way through their maturation. Peach and lime are tinged with violet as well as musky narcissus and peony, almond extract and peach kernel serving for counterpoint both in the nose and on an animatedly juicy yet expansive and subtly waxen-textured palate. The tart, piquant cut of lime peel is prominent on entry while both the genuine refreshment and the richness of texture on offer here reveal themselves past the mid-palate. I would expect this fine value to age beautifully for at least 4-6 years, so don’t drink it all up right away! Inner quote mark

90 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

Outer quote mark Gold-tinged straw. Lemon drop, graphite, honey, flowers, anise and herbs on the nose, with complicating leesy nuances. At once plump and citrussy, with a leesy weight to its flavors of pineapple fruit salad and spring flowers. Good texture and depth here, as well as a lingering, fresh finish. Inner quote mark

K&L Notes

61% Sémillon, 21% Sauvignon & 18% Muscadelle

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2010 Buty Columbia Valley White Bordeaux Blend

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WE: 92

RP: 90

ST: 90

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Varietal:

Other White Wines

Country:

United States

- When people consider domestic wine, they normally think about the state of California. The fine viticultural Region within California, including the Napa Valley, Sonoma, Santa Cruz Mountains, Mendocino and Santa Barbara, are capable of growing grapes of world-class quality. But there's plenty of fabulous wine coming from other states, too. Oregon, Washington and New York are also causing eyebrows (and glassware) to be raised around the world.

Sub-Region:

Washington

- Washington has become one of the most important wine producing states in the United States, and development continues to grow rapidly. In 1969, when California was exploding as a wine producer, Washington had only two wineries, but by 2000 that number had passed 100. Most of Washington's grape crop goes to uses other than wine. Merlot and Chardonnay have been the most successful in Washington. It's interesting to note that Washington's prime wine regions are located at 46° north, along the same latitude as the legendary French wine districts of Bordeaux and Burgundy. During the summer, Washington averages more than two hours more sunlight each day compared to California.

Alcohol Content (%):

13.8