2006 Sémillon:

Awards & Accolades

 

Acclaim Summary

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seattle%20times.gifPaul Gregutt’s Pick of the Week
Riesling has been rediscovered, and other Washington white wine grapes all seem to have their proponents.  But pure-blooded sémillon such as this gorgeous bottle from Amavi still ranks among Washington's best-kept secrets.  Winemaker Jean-Francois Pellet… grew up in Switzerland and has a particular fondness for white wine grapes.  This creamy, leesy new release is packed with flavors of apple, melon and pear.  It's rich enough for hearty cream sauces but crisp enough to accompany delicate seafood. 

wine%20enthusiast.gif91 points
Consistent with recent vintages, this lovely Sémillon opens immediately into a creamy, leesy, expressive core.  Scents of green apple, lemon and beeswax turn into lush fruit flavors of melon, pear and citrus.  It shows far more complex and interesting fruit character than most unoaked Chardonnays – here, the acids are not intrusive but come naturally in the back of the throat. 
 

Acclaim Archive

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