Alma de Cattleya Sauvignon Blanc 2016
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Crisp pear skins, kaffir lime, dewy oregano and underripe honeydew show on the nose of this sprightly bottling. The palate reveals a straightforward, slightly restrained Sauv Blanc, with grass, lime, sliced pear, chilled cherimoya and jasmine flavors.
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Distinctive, with a whiff of lanolin and coconut water to the crisp core of citrus flavors. Supple and juicy, finishing with a hint of lime. Drink now.
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