An exotic orange peel quality builds on the long

it still needs another year or two

(from Sous la Velle

five-spice powder and lavender pastille flavors given lift and spine by a core of juicy acidity

(from Les Benoîtes)

Accendo, Sauvignon Blanc Vintage:2018 An exotic orange peel quality72% Sauvignon Blanc, 21% Smillon, 7% Sauvignon Musque. Fruit sourced from Ryans Vineyard in Oak Knoll and Rancho Pequeno in Oakville. Medium lemon in colour. Creamed pear with a swirl of caramel and butterscotch, lemon zest and a dash of vanilla. The palate is weighty and creamy but with elevated acidity. This seems to have hit its stride. More broadness than the other nine vintages shown. (SCJ)