Winemaker Notes
Boldly aromatic with top notes of white florals and green apple, followed by layers of fresh citrus. The palate offers a vibrant yet restrained acidity and provides structure for flavors of stone fruits like apricot, and a citrus mèlange, with hints of pear and minerality to provide an intriguing counterpoint. The wine shows a sense of silkiness without losing its acidity. Flavors and aromatics develop and linger through the finish.
Professional Ratings
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Jeb Dunnuck
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.
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.
Reaching up California's coastline and into its valleys north of San Francisco, the North Coast AVA includes six counties: Marin, Solano, Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake. While Napa and Sonoma enjoy most of the glory, the rest produce no shortage of quality wines in an intriguing and diverse range of styles.
Climbing up the state's rugged coastline, the chilly Marin County, just above the City and most of Sonoma County, as well as Mendocino County on the far north end of the North Coast successfully grow cool-climate varieties like Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and in some spots, Riesling. Inland Lake County, on the other hand, is considerably warmer, and Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Sauvignon Blanc produce some impressive wines with affordable price tags.