Monte Xanic 2012 Viña Kristel Sauvignon Blanc (Valle de Guadalupe)

Country: Mexico

Province: Valle de Guadalupe

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Variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Winery: Monte Xanic

Points: 87

Taster: Michael Schachner

Sauvignon Blanc is, in general, one of Baja’s more consistent performers. This version is light in color, with varietally familiar aromas of nettle, grapefruit and passion fruit. It’s a bit weighty, with apple, grapefruit and tropical flavors. A mild bitterness can be found on the finish.