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Lailey Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Fume 2012 Wine Review

Lailey Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Fume 2012

Lailey Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Fume 2012

Niagara on the Lake, Ontario VQA, Canada

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $30.00

Drink: 2013-2017

Bottle size: 750 ml

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Lailey Winery

Reviews and Ratings

Matt Steeves - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

Barrel sample - Tasted Lailey's small production oaked Sauvignon Blanc and instantly fell in love with it. Exotic fruit, everything you'd expect from a well executed Sauv Blanc, with loads of minerality, and a creamy yet very refreshing mouthfeel and finish. Limited production (91 cases) means this wine won't last long. It also happens to be a favourite wine style of winemaker Derek Barnett, so I'd recommend buying it before it disappears...
Tasted November 2013 - 92 points.
Neil Phillips rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

An intriguing and not often found "fume" style of Sauvignon Blanc.

Nose exhibits classic grasses, some tropical fruits (pineapple), as well as luscious apple, lemon zest and a hint of caramel and fresh herbs.

In style, it blends a Chardonnay creaminess mouthfeel, with the fruits and grassiness of SB. Minerality prevalent through the mid-palate, and the finish is medium-plus.


Tasted June 2014.

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