Winemaker Notes
This 2025 Sauvignon Blanc is intense and expressive, showcasing vibrant aromas of grapefruit, boxwood, and stone fruit that come together with complexity and balance. the palate opens with lively energy and refreshing acidity, complemented by a soft, rounded texture. floral and grapefruit notes carry through to a long, lingering finish.
Every great story starts with a leap of faith — a bold decision to try something new, take a risk, and see where it leads. Just like Calculated Risk's wines, life's best moments are about stepping out of your comfort zone and sharing those experiences with the people around you.
Calculated Risk is more than just a wine—it's a tribute to the bold thinkers, risk-takers, and visionaries who shape the world for the better. It's for those who don't leave things to chance, but carefully weigh the odds, trust their instincts, and move forward with intention.
Every bottle is crafted with that same fearless spirit—where innovation meets intention, and where breaking the mold is just part of the process. Calculated Risk honors those who challenge norms, embrace the unknown, and make their mark through deliberate, daring choices.
Here's to the crazy ones, the ones who change the world.
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.