Loaded with ripe yellow apple and fresh pear aromas and
flavors, this is a silky, creamy wine with a concentrated finish.
Release Date: December 2005 Quantity Produced: 553 cases
Acclaim: Wine of the Day erobertparker.com
May 4, 2006
89 pts. Wine Advocate April 24, 2006
"Produced from 5th leaf fruit harvested from Alberg's new vineyard
site, the 2004 Chardonnay Stillwater Creek Vineyard is an excellent
value. Loads of yellow fruits are intermingled with ripe pears in this
effort's aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied and suave, it is rich, silky-textured,
thick, and supple. Drink this expressive beauty over the next 2-3 years."
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Ripe melon and lively citrus aromas and flavors complement
this wine's mineral notes, leaving a distinct impression of the vineyard.
Rich and creamy, with a concentrated finish.
Vintage; Without exception, winemakers
around the state agree the 2005 vintage was a classic Columbia Valley
growing season. Temperatures were warm in July and August, and then
the heat backed off just enough in September to ripen fruit without
rushing physiological maturity. The resulting wines are notable for
their rich color, wonderful aromatics and delicious, complex flavors.
Vineyards; Novelty Hill’s estate
vineyard, Stillwater Creek, is a steep, southfacing site on the Royal
Slope of the Frenchman Hills in Washington State’s Columbia Valley.
With the goal of growing world-class wine grapes through careful vineyard
management and innovative clonal selection, the vineyard is recognized
for its unique collection of premium varietal clones.
Winemaking
Barrel fermented in 100% French oak
Sur lie aged seven months for richness and a creamy texture
Blended with Semillon to lengthen the finish
Blend
87% Sauvignon Blanc
13% Semillon
Case Production 1,189cases - Alcohol 13.5% - pH 3.12
- Total Acidity 0.60 grams/100 ml
Blend: 87% Sauvignon Blanc, 13% Semillon
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A refreshing mix of melon and citrus along with mineral
aromas and flavors combine for a lively wine that leaves a distinct
impression of the vineyard. The finish is concentrated and rich. Blend: 81% Sauvignon Blanc, 19% Semillon
Release Date: Summer 2005 Quantity Produced: 315 cases
Acclaim: Recommended Seattle Times April
5, 2006
"Under the guidance of the winemaking team of Mike Januik and Scott
Moeller, Novelty Hill puts out an extensive range of blended and single
vineyard wines. They are especially notable for their superb sauvignon
blancs and a range of sturdy, well-crafted reds. Let's toss another
sauv blanc into the basket: The 2004 Stillwater Creek Vineyard Sauvignon
Blanc is a crisp, authoritative wine mixing melon and mineral, lime
and pineapple."
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The
Oct 2006 issue of the Wine Enthusiast includes some terrific Novelty
Hill scores:
92 pts. 2003 NH Syrah,
Col Valley Ripe black fruit and spicy, smoky scents pull you into
this smooth and lush gem of a Syrah. Dense and fruit-driven, it's
a showcase of the super ripe 2003 vintage, which blessed Washington's
Syrah with unprecedented power. Editor's Choice
90 pts. 2004 NH Stillwater
Creek Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
Crisp, authoritative melon and mineral, lined with lime and citrus
and pineapple. A lovely wine, concentrated and rich.
91 pts. 2003 NH Stillwater
Creek Vineyard Merlot Rich, powerful and sappy, with a tarry core packed with
fruit. Young, concentrated and spicy with whiffs of anise and plum.
89 pts. 2003 NH Merlot,
Col Valley
Good, solidly made blend with enough Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc
to add coffee aromas and firm up the tannins. It falls away in the
finish, getting light and a bit leafy, with echoes of green tea.
