Kokomo Winery – 2008 Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc

November 11, 2009

The Facts:

Kokomo Winery was founded in 2004 and named after winemaker Erik Miller’s hometown in Indiana. Their focus is on single vineyard wines from several appellations; notably Dry Creek Valley where their winery, estate vineyards and tasting room are located.

The Kokomo Winery 2008 Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc is made from fruit sourced at Timber Crest Vineyards. This offering is 100% Sauvignons Blanc. This wine was fermented in stainless steel. 200 cases of this vintage were produced and the suggested retail price is $28 for a 375 ml bottle.

Gabe’s Take:

Sauvignon Blanc is one of the signature grapes of Dry Creek Valley and undoubtedly the benchmark white varietal of the area, so it’s no surprise that a great number of the dessert wines there are made from it. Having tasted a few of Kokomo’s other offerings at ZinTopia I was eager to sample this Late Harvest Wine.

The effusive nose of this Dessert wine shows off orange blossom notes underscored by flourishes of almond and hazelnut. Peach, honey, tangerine, continued orange and additional fresh citrus flavors are prominent throughout the mouth-coating palate. Honey emerges on the finish along with touches of apricot that linger. This wine is delicious on its own but even better paired with a fresh fruit tart, hazelnut biscotti or Italian cheesecake.

Two things stand out most obviously about this wine. The abundance of fresh fruit flavors, particularly in the citrus family is one. The excellent balance is the other. This late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc from Kokomo achieves a goal that many set out for but a lot fewer reach. It’s sweet but never cloying, has terrific acidity but it’s not too overwhelming. And the alcohol level is also in check at a modest 11.8%. All around this is a very nice wine.

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Posted by Gabe | Filed Under Dessert Wine, Gabe, Sauvignon Blanc, Wine, Wine Review 

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