Brander 2011 Cuvée Nicolas Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley)

Country: US / Cuvée Nicolas
Variety: Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc California
Winery: Brander / Santa Ynez Valley

Brander’s Sauvignon Blancs are so rich in their own right, they don’t even need oak. But when you take a good one, as this is, and add some new French barrels, it becomes even richer. Blended with 35% Semillon, this wine has serious weight and texture, with complex layers of citrus and tropical fruits, buttercream, vanilla and toast. It’s a very nuanced white wine, so do not drink it too cold.