Kalin Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 1994

How do you compare this to Spottswoode &/or Araujo Blanc?

P.S. I remember a conversation between Jones, you, & I about Spottswoode & Araujo Blancs. Which is better?

Jones preferred Araujo. Don't remember what you preferred.

Well, I had an Araujo Blanc while in Napa @ Bricks Restaurant.

My vote is Spottswoode over the Araujo Blanc. Spottswoode is Not as acidic & not as lemony. More texture/definition/taste to it. Not your typical Blanc.

LCC: I also prefer the Araujo, preferably after a couple of years. Spottswoode I find to be herbal tasting. This had the texture of a Pinot gris, but the SB flavors were restrained. Good to try once.
I also like the Rochioli as well as the differently-styled Peter Michaels. Still, my all-time favorite SB is the one Fred made at Seven Lions, not for sale.

Cool.

I've never had an American SB that old, but the crisp acidity is something I'd miss.

Board-O: If you haven't tried the Melville INOX, you are in for a treat: searing acidity for a chard., but it works.

Funny you should mention that, GMT. I had a bottle of Inox Sun night and the acidity was flying high. I never noticed it too much in previous tasting, just felt it was very crisp. I still liked it though.

jb

GMT,

I have never tried the SB, but I do agree with your comment about Kalin and aging. About 4-6 months ago, we opened a 94 Chard...wow, it was great considering the age, but it also needed lots of time once the corked was pulled to come around.

Doc

I was really pleasantly surprised at many things Kalin makes, especially their sparkling wines which are REALLY distinctive. However, bottle variation happens more than usual for Kalin, it seems.

The '88 Cuvee Blanche was awesome. I went through 6 bottles of it.

jb

jb: I agree: this ahs to be one of the very best sparkling wines around. If you can't find any, I can put in touch with a friend who handles them at $50.00 per, I think.