Winemaker Notes
-Wine Enthusiast
Ripe pear, fig, gooseberry and honeydew melon dominate the aromas of this wine. A touch of alfalfa and mint contibute to the varietal herbal character, and just enough subtle smoke and toast are provided by new French oak to enhance and layer the effect.
The first impression in the mouth is of bright, fresh, clean fruit with a distinct minerally edge. Flavors echo the aromas of fig and pear nectar. Here again, new oak plays a subtle yet crucial role of flavors enhancement and texture enrichment. The finish is long and sweet, a current pleasure but also an indication of long life.
Enjoy this complex, layered wine with fully flavored poultry and seafood dishes over the next five 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.
The largest and perhaps most varied of California’s wine-growing regions, the Central Coast produces a good majority of the state's wine. This vast California wine district stretches from San Francisco all the way to Santa Barbara along the coast, and reaches inland nearly all the way to the Central Valley.
Encompassing an extremely diverse array of climates, soil types and wine styles, it contains many smaller sub-AVAs, including San Francisco Bay, Monterey, the Santa Cruz Mountains, Paso Robles, Edna Valley, Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Maria Valley.
While the Central Coast California wine region could probably support almost any major grape varietiy, it is famous for a few Central Coast reds and whites. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel are among the major ones. The Central Coast is home to many of the state's small, artisanal wineries crafting unique, high-quality wines, as well as larger producers also making exceptional wines.