Elizabeth Spencer Mendocino Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Front Bottle Shot
Elizabeth Spencer Mendocino Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Front Bottle Shot Elizabeth Spencer Mendocino Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Front Label

Winemaker Notes

Boldly aromatic with top notes of passionfruit, and lemon rind, followed by layers of floral citrus blossoms, and tangy Meyer lemon. The palate offers a vibrant, quenching acidity and provides structure for flavors of tropical fruits, apricot, and a citrus mèlange, with the slightest hint of minerality to provide an intriguing counterpoint. The wine retains a sense of fullness without losing its refreshing acidity, flavors and aromatics remain lively and complex through the finish.

Professional Ratings

  • 91

    Looking first at the 2019 Sauvignon Blanc, this light gold-hued Sauvignon has a Bordeaux Blanc-like style as well as rich peach, honeysuckle, melon, and white flower-like aromas and flavors. With building richness, some toasty notes, and medium to full body, drink this outstanding Sauvignon over the coming 2-3 years.

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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.

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Mendocino

California

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A large and diverse appellation within California’s North Coast AVA, Mendocino is home to several smaller sub-regions—most notably the Anderson Valley. This scenic region, with rolling hills covered in redwood forests as well as vineyards, is one of the world’s top producers of certified organically-grown grapes. Due to wide geographical and climatic variation, a vast array of wine styles can be found here.

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