Winemaker Notes
The majority of the Sauvignon Blanc they produce is fermented and aged in the stainless steel. This Cuvée Nicolas is an exception. They select grapes from the Estate with the perfect balance of richness and acidity to make this wine.
Professional Ratings
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Jeb Dunnuck
Lastly, the 2018 Sauvignon Blanc Cuvée Nicolas (Estate) is all Sauvignon that was brought up in barrel. Its similar light gold color is followed by a richer, more textured, nuanced wine with notes of white peach, citrus blossom, spice, and white flowers. It's unquestionably the most textured and layered of the Sauvignon Blancs yet still has notable freshness and purity.
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.
Today it is an integral part of the greater Santa Barbara County wine region, but at one time the village, Los Olivos, was a stop on the Wells Fargo stagecoach line.