Wine Pick Of The Week: Somersville Cellars 2012 White Meritage

Our Somersville Cellars 2012 White Meritage was produced in two of the most prestigious appellations for white wines in the North Coast of California. This blend is 85% Sauvignon Blanc from Yorkville Highlands in Mendocino County and 15% Sémillon from Knights Valley in Sonoma County. It has a straw yellow color. The nose offers many layers of aromas like grapefruit, lime, orange blossom, dried apricot and honey. There is even a light sweet oak finish with a great acidity in the mouth. We start with a creamy round attack and a powerful mid palate for a white wine. The oak present in the wine balances the mouthfeel and adds a long finish. This medium to heavy-bodied wine is a very good tribute to both Mendocino and Sonoma Counties. This wine will develop well for the next five years.