Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Very attractive and intense aromas of limes and white peaches with grassy and fresh-herb notes, too. The palate has a succulent feel with good concentration and a gently creamy, lemon-curd finish. Complex and delicious. Drink now.
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Wine Spectator
An aromatic mix of fennel, lime zest, melon and peppery white floral notes lend complexity and nuance to the core of peach, mango and coconut water flavors. A supple frame and detailed finish add to the charm. Drink now.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2018 Sauvignon Blanc Peak features intense notes of lime cordial, lemonade and hemp with hints of dried herbs, crushed rocks and straw. Medium-bodied, the palate delivers loads of tangy citrus fruit with a lovely minerally edge and great tension, finishing on a long-lingering herbal note.
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Wine Enthusiast
A selection of the best lots and barrels of the vintage, this white shines in lemon zest, wet stone and melon. Exotic and weighty in creamy oak, it offers complexity and full-bodied intensity, with enough acidity to remain fresh on the finish.
Capable of a vast array of styles, Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, refreshing variety that equally reflects both terroir and varietal character. Though it can vary depending on where it is grown, a couple of commonalities always exist—namely, zesty acidity and intense aromatics. This variety is of French provenance. Somm Secret—Along with Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc is a proud parent of Cabernet Sauvignon. That green bell pepper aroma that all three varieties share is no coincidence—it comes from a high concentration of pyrazines (herbaceous aromatic compounds) inherent to each member of the family.
Just northeast of Napa city, Atlas Peak boasts some of Napa Valley’s highest elevation vineyards. Here the intense sunlight coupled with cool, nighttime temperatures produce grapes that are perfectly ripe, balanced and concentrated. The appellation is rich in volcanic soils and excels in the production of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.