brander's sauvignon blancs are so rich in their own right, they don't even need oak. but when you take a good one, as this is, and add some new french barrels, it becomes even richer. blended with 35% semillon, this wine has serious weight and texture, with complex layers of citrus and tropical fruits, buttercream, vanilla and toast. it's a very nuanced white wine, so do not drink it too cold.
Cuvée Nicolas