A Napa Style Sauternes

Beringer 2002 Nightingale
Napa Valley
(65% Semillion/ 35% Sauvignon Blanc)
$30
Shane’s Notes

The Nightingale is Beringer’s Sauternes style wine. It has the classic, golden yellow color of a Sauternes and the typical honeyed aroma. It is very sweet and displays mild flavors of burnt caramel, honey and candied orange peel. Despite these flavors, the palate seems closed. It also lacks complexity and the finish is quite short. It was okay but we recommend Nickel & Nickel’s Dolce. It is a bargain at twice the price because it is four times as good.