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2006 Saxon Brown Semillon Casa Santinamaria Vineyards Sonoma Valley
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2006 Saxon Brown Semillon Casa Santinamaria Vineyards Sonoma Valley

Producer: Saxon Brown
Style: White Wine
Grape Type: Semillon
Origin: California
Region: Sonoma

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88 Points | International Wine Cellar , May/June 2008

($32; 75% semillon, 23% muscadelle and 2% sauvignon blanc) Pale yellow. Lemon zest, quinine and wet stone on the nose, with a subtle floral quality adding complexity. Dry and focused on the palate, offering flavors of Meyer lemon, lime and minerals. Finishes brisk and clean, with a citrus bite.

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