2006 Sauvignon Vieris
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Before tilting the glass, the 2006 Sauvignon Blanc Vieris impresses with its vibrant yellow-golden color laced with green hues. Here I’m finding a richness brought on by maturity, as notes of vanilla bean and custard gain a refreshing lift from fresh mint, white flowers and incense. This coasts across the palate with ease, pliant and soothing, hinting at tropical fruits, but also with a core of salty acids that creates a sweet and sour tension. That said, there is not a hard edge to be found, as this tapers off opulent and balanced, suggesting notes of lemon curd and ripe yellow apples. The 2006 Vieris is sitting in a perfect drinking window where all of the wine’s components are singing in perfect unison.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Eric Guido, Vinous
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The Sauvignon Vieris has never been better than it is in 2006. The French oak has given this wine an extra dimension of weight and richness, but without sacrificing varietal character. There is superb integration of aromas and flavors, as layers of ripe peaches, apricots, mint and minerals emerge from this wonderfully harmonious, seamless wine.
The Sauvignon Vieris has never been better than it is in 2006. The French oak has given this wine an extra dimension of weight and richness, but without sacrificing varietal character. There is superb integration of aromas and flavors, as layers of ripe peaches, apricots, mint and minerals emerge from this wonderfully harmonious, seamless wine. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2016. This line-up from Vie di Romans and proprietor Gianfranco Gallo is truly impressive. To be honest, I haven’t always been a huge fan of this estate, but in recent vintages Gallo has made significant strides in quality. In the past Gallo was fanatical about communicating the exact details of vinification and aging for his wines, particularly in the use of cooperage, but he has become somewhat more reluctant, as he found that consumers formed preconceived ideas of what the wines would taste like before trying them. Although it is hard to fault Gallo for that view, it is also inescapable that he bottles large number of different wines and some of his single-varietal wines are made in two versions, so it is only natural that consumers might wonder what the differences are. At the end of the day, however, the wines speak for themselves. These remain some of the richest, lushest wines being made in Friuli, but they are also among the most elegant. Our tasting ended with a few 1996s, and I am pleased to report that the wines are still delicious today. Readers should note that not all of these wines are imported into the US, but they should be available in other markets. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411