Winemaker Notes
Leading with surprisingly intense aromas of key lime, lemon zest, fresh cut melon and juicy peach, this wine finishes with an impressive acidity and pleasing texture. Fresh and crisp, this Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc is easy to drink, ready to open, and promises a mouthwatering burst of citrus and stone fruit notes on the palate.
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
The 2025 Alma de Cattleya Sauvignon Blanc from Sonoma County is brilliantly clear and radiant, drawing you in with fragrant dried herbs layered with delicate white florals and a whisper of citrus blossom. Medium-bodied with vibrant energy, it glides across the palate with refreshing precision before finishing in a burst of crisp lime and mouthwatering minerality that leaves you reaching for another sip. Pair it with Thai green papaya salad topped with grilled prawns—the wine's lively acidity and herbal character beautifully complement the dish's bright citrus, fresh herbs, and subtle heat, creating an unforgettable, exotic match.
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Jeb Dunnuck
The 2025 Sauvignon Blanc from Bibiana was bottled on the day I tasted it and showed gorgeous fresh guava tones. Bone dry and vibrant, it carries youthful white pepper that should tone down by release. Medium-bodied, it has a tropical floral perfume without becoming blowsy and reveals a silky texture, a note of grapefruit, cleansing acidity, and all the buoyant charm of Sauvignon Blanc.
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.
Home to a diverse array of smaller AVAs with varied microclimates and soil types, Sonoma County has something for every wine lover. Physically twice as large as Napa Valley, the region only produces about half the amount of wine but boasts both tremendous quality and variety. With its laid-back atmosphere and down-to-earth attitude, the wineries of Sonoma are appreciated by wine tourists for their friendliness and approachability. The entire county intends to become a 100% sustainable winegrowing region by 2019.
Sonoma County wines are produced with carefully selected grape varieties to reflect the best attributes of their sites—Dry Creek Valley’s consistent sunshine is ideal for Zinfandel, while the warm Alexander Valley is responsible for rich, voluptuous red wines like Cabernet Sauvignon. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are important throughout the county, most notably in the cooler AVAs of Russian River, Sonoma Coast and Carneros. Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and Syrah have also found a firm footing here.