De Sante
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De Sante 2006 Oakville Terraces Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- $70
A terrific Cabernet marked by the superbly ripe, fine tannins and classic blackberry and black currant fruit Napa so routinely delivers. Fully dry, it feels rich and full-bodied and important in the mouth, a wine to drink with fine foods and linger over as it breathes in the glass. Good now, after a brief decant.
— S.H.
(9/1/2010)
De Sante 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)
- $55
A big Cabernet, made from hilly vineyards on the eastern side of the appellation. It’s rugged in tannins, with a sandpapery mouthfeel, but with a massive core of perfectly ripened blackberries, cherries, currants and unsweetened chocolate. Very rich and dramatic. Give it until after 2009 to knit together.
— S.H.
(6/1/2009)
De Sante 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)
- $55
What’s so delightful about this Cabernet is that it shows classic Oakville structure in a wine that’s immediately drinkable. While it will take bottle age, it’s elegant and enjoyable now, with refined tannins and a brisk hit of acidity framing dry flavors of blackberries and black currants that close an earthy hint of mint and herbs. A worthy followup to the ’05.
— S.H.
(5/1/2010)
De Sante 2001 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley)
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- $18
A first wine from this winery, a rich and tasty wine thatÕs right up there with CaliforniaÕs best. The lemony, grassy side of Sauvignon Blanc is paired with the nutty, figgy profile of Semillon to produce a complex, stylish wine. ItÕs so ripe, it tastes sweet, but itÕs a dryish wine.
— S.H.
(10/1/2003)
De Sante 2007 Old Vine Chardonnay (Napa Valley)
- $35
Very dry, acidic and minerally, this is not one of those lush, decadent Chardonnays. It shows controlled flavors of citrus fruits, pears, wet stones and spices. The malolactic fermentation was prevented, giving it tangy acidity. Give it a try with shellfish and roast salmon.
— S.H.
(6/1/2009)
De Sante 2001 Calder Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- $40
Largely Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, this is a tough, young bruiser. It’s very tannic now, but very fruity, with balancing acidity. Should purr along nicely for 10 years or so.
— S.H.
(5/1/2005)
De Sante 2004 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley)
- $20
Quite dry and firm, without the sweet fruitiness that marks so many others. This one’s citrusy and minty, but has deeper layers of cream that make it complex.
— S.H.
(5/1/2005)
De Sante 2006 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley)
- $22
De Sante has produced a wine that goes beyond the usual Sauvignon Blanc. It has good varietal character, with adequate acidity backing up citrus, melon, fig and tropical fruit flavors. But there’s a structural complexity that must be due to Napa Valley’s terroir.
— S.H.
(10/1/2008)
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