The increasingly popular blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc in Washington state is transformed and revised by winemaker Caleb Foster of Buty Winery in his 2011 Sémillon, Sauvignon & Muscadelle. Mostly because of the latter, Foster’s blend is balanced out by 21% Muscadelle into the more traditional mix of 60% Sémillon and 19% Sauvignon. Mineral-driven but fleshy, ripe fig and pear from Sémillon are the most revealing aromas, while the vibrant acidity and grapefruit tones from the Sauvignon Blanc and a honeysuckle and floral notes of the Muscadelle develop on the palate. Round from aging on the lees in neutral oak but crisp from time spent in a concrete tank, this wine is plump but refreshing.
