Wine Of The Week - 2005 L'Ecole No 41 Semillon

L'Ecole moved the "barrel fermented" part to the back label, but as far as I can see it's the same wine. I guess they figured only wine geeks were interested in the fact that the wine is barrel fermented. In any event, the 2005 is even better than the 2004. First Impression -fresh cut grass! This one has a fairly full, but perky body, kind of "HWP", with a slightly stoney quality and a crisp citrus aftertaste. It is fresh, tart, and fruity with tastes of pear and apples. It is a little stand-offish, but substantial and will come together even better in three to six months. The price is right - about $15.