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Novateur

2008 Red Hills Lake County 70% Semillon, 30% Sauvignon Blanc

Fortress Vineyards Novateur is a captivating white wine that demonstrates the harmonious blend of seventy percent Semillon and thirty percent Sauvignon Blanc. This vintage from 2008 showcases a beautiful pale golden hue, inviting you into its refreshing depths. The wine exhibits a medium body, making it versatile for various occasions, while its bright acidity provides a lively and mouthwatering experience. The fruit intensity in this blend is prominent, with delightful notes of citrus and stone fruit that dance on the palate. The wine is bone dry, allowing the crisp flavors to shine through without overwhelming sweetness. Perfectly crafted in the distinct terroir of Red Hills Lake County, this wine embodies elegance and finesse, offering a delightful sip for any white wine enthusiast.

Tasting notes:


Peach

Peach

Honey

Honey

Citrus Blossom

Citrus Blossom

Region:


North Coast
North Coast

The North Coast AVA is a vast "super region" covering three million acres of prime land north of San Francisco. It encompasses the famous wine counties of Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino, as well as Lake, Marin and Solano. While most wines from these counties are made under one of the prestigious regional AVAs, winemakers can also blend grapes from different counties. In this way, they create wines that show off the quality of the entire region and are not limited to specific terroirs. Common varieties include Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel.

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