An Interesting White Wine that I Missed

My tasting partner received a good tip on a white wine, TJ’s Petit Reserve Semillon 2011.  I did not taste any wines for this blog during the summer, so I unfortunately missed this wine which is available during the spring and summer months from TJ’s, a chain of grocery stores.  It is bottled in Napa Valley, is 13.5% alcohol and only $5.99.  The Semillon grape is a white grape and is commonly blended with Savignon blanc and Muscadelle.  It is also used in the production of sweet wines such as Sauternes.  In this offering, the Semillon grape stands alone.  On the nose, we detected hints of grapefruit and lychee nut.  It is light and refreshing on the palate, subtle and well balanced.  We missed this wine all summer but hope to find the 2012 vintage next year.

TJ’s Petit Reserve Semillon 2011    $5.99         91 pts