"Fresh and inviting, featuring pretty pear fruit and a hint of hay. The flavors roll smoothly into the gently spicy finish. Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. Drink now. 1,650 cases made. –HS"
Wine Spectator (Web Only 2013), 88pts
Wine Spectator (Web Only 2013), 88pts
"Honeyed and round, with a golden fruit quality that runs from apples to pears and raisins, this blends close to two-thirds semillon with sauvignon blanc and muscadelle. It has an impressively high tone to its fruit, the finish going the route of preserved citrus. There's enough structure and stuffing to pair with roast pork."
- Wine & Spirits Magazine, 91 pts
- Wine Spectator (October 31st 2015), 88 pts
"Buty’s 2013 Columbia Valley Semillon, Sauvignon & Muscadelle is an interesting white (it’s mostly Semillon, with 22% Sauvignon and 16% Muscadelle) that has terrific lemon, lychee and honeyed citrus in a medium-bodied, supple, perfectly balanced profile. This really shines on the palate, and while it has solid richness, it’s always fresh, pure and lively. It will be versatile on the dinner table and drink nicely for at least a couple of years, and possibly surprise in the cellar. It’s well worth checking out. - Jeb Dunnuck"
- Wine Advocate (Issue #2019, June 2015), 91 pts
"55% aged in concrete and 45% in barrels, just 3% new; 60% of the wine went through malolactic fermentation. Pale gold-straw color. Pungent floral lift to the aromas of grapefruit, lime and fig. Fairly rich in texture, with an intriguing saline quality to the mineral and citrus flavors. Bright and long on the aftertaste, with lingering notes of grapefruit skin and peppery herbs. - Stephen Tanzer"
- Vinous (November 2015), 90 pts
"Light dried orange peel, herb and candlewax aromas lead to broad, medium-bodied fruit flavors in this white."
- Wine Enthusiast (November 2017), 88 pts
- Wine Spectator (Web Only 2018), 88 pts