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Alpha Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2013 750ml

size
750ml
country
Greece
region
Amyndeon
WA
90
Additional vintages
2019 2014 2013
WA
90
Rated 90 by Wine Advocate
The 2013 Sauvignon Blanc is from the Children and Alpheta sub-regions of Amyndeon, with vines at an altitude of 620-710 meters. Tank-fermented, it was bottled November 5, 2013. When I used to say “Alpha Estate” the first thought I had was “Xinomavro.” That may still be its greatest glory, but may I add that Greece and Sauvignon Blanc go together? It is probably my favorite international grape in Greece. A good example over the last few years has been this bottling. Beautifully balanced, fresh and crisp, this very consistent bottling has all those classic aromatics you want, without going into overdrive. Refreshing and invigorating, it is the perfect summer wine, able to hold a few years, but why bother and why risk it? It will be awesome this summer and will always be best at its freshest. It is a focused, yet fruity Sauvignon that does everything right. Drink now-2017
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Alpha Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2013 750ml

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Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc

The green skinned grapes of the Sauvignon Blanc varietal had their origins in Southern France, where they are still widely grown and used for many of the excellent young and aged white wines the region is famous for. Today, however, they are grown in almost every wine producing country in the world, and are widely revered for their fresh and grassy flavors, full of tropical notes and refreshing, zesty character. Sauvignon Blanc grapes thrive best in moderate climates, and ripen relatively early in the year. This has made them a favorite for many wineries in the New World, where they can still produce healthy and high yields in the earlier part of the summer before the temperatures become too hot. Too much heat has a massively adverse effect on Sauvignon Blanc, as the grapes become dull in their flavor, and the wine produced from them loses all its unique character and high points. As such, Sauvignon Blanc farmers have had a lot of trouble from global warming and climate change, as they are being forced to harvest their crops increasingly earlier in the year when it is cool enough to do so.
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Country: Greece

As one of the oldest wine producing countries in the world, Greece has millenia of experience and expertise when it comes to viticulture, and has developed a set of flavors and characteristics which are found nowhere else on earth. The ancient Greeks revered and deified wine, and were the first true innovators in the history of wine, adding everything from seawater to honey and spices in order to find exciting new taste combinations and aromas. Today, Greek wines are just as varied, although far more refined and sophisticated than their ancient counterparts. The practice of enhancing Greek wines with aromatic substances never left the country, though, as can be seen in the popular Retsina wines, which use pine resin to provide their unique taste and aroma combinations. There is far more to Greek wine than merely Retsina, however, and the vast variety on offer is a testament to the expertise of Greek wineries making the most of the wonderful climate, terrain and grape varietals they work with.