Tasting 2000 Pilllar Rock CS and 2005 St Supery Virtu

• 2005 St. Supéry Vineyards Virtú Meritage – USA, California, Napa Valley (8/30/2009)
  The Semillon really shines through on this wine. Honey-suckle, fresh peaches, nectarine, and a hint of pear flavors nicely compliment vanilla undertones. I would have liked to see a bit more acidity to lift this wine’s structure a bit higher. It’s rich, but a bit heavy. Stlll, an interesting nice white wine when looking for something a bit different than same-old, same-old chards or sauv blancs. Recommended. (84 pts.)
• 2000 Pillar Rock Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District – USA, California, Napa Valley, Stags Leap District (8/26/2009)
  Sour cherry, pine needles, slightly medicinal with not much midpalate and short finish. This wine’s best days are behind it — I much preferred this wine 4 years ago when I thought it was a standout from the 2000 vintage. Drink up.

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