Winemaker Notes
Groth 2022 Estate Sauvignon Blanc beams with symphonic aromatics: ripe mango, papaya, nectarine, tangerine and citrus peel open to hints of white tea leaf, marzipan,white flowers and river rock. The palate reveals a beautiful balance of acidity and viscosity, plush and layered with an enticing interplay of Key lime and ripe stone fruit, driving lifted and long, finishing round yet bright with a whisper of sea air salinity.
Blend: 89% Sauvignon Blanc, 11% Semillon
Professional Ratings
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Wine Spectator
Powerful and elegant, bursting with notes of tangerine, ruby grapefruit and mango, plus floral accents of orange blossoms and gardenia. Reveals hints of almond paste, litsea oil and fresh sea salt on a crisp, silky frame.
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James Suckling
A charming nose of cooked lemons, apples, fresh pears and some herbs. It’s medium-bodied with bright acidity and plenty of lemony character throughout. Good texture and volume on the mid-palate with some almond character towards the finish. 89% sauvignon blanc and 11% semillon.
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 some of the most sought-after Cabernet Sauvignon in America, Napa Valley’s Oakville district stretches across the center of Napa's valley floor and foothills between the Vaca and Mayacamas Mountains. This AVA is home to the legendary To Kalon Vineyard and Martha's Vineyard, as well as many powerhouse wineries including Screaming Eagle, Silver Oak, Robert Mondavi, Opus One, Far Niente and Groth.
The climate is generally warm and agreeable, resulting in year after year of favorable vintages. Summer days see a gentle tug of war between warmer inland air and the cool air coming in from the San Pablo Bay, creating an ideal environment to grow red varieties. Oakville's diverse soils, namely ancient sea bedrock, clay and gravel, are well-drained, and perfect for high-caliber viticulture.
Cabernet here is often bottled varietally but is also popular in Bordeaux Blends. Oakville wines are known for their silky, sensual textures, structured tannins, dark and brooding fruit and lovely aromatics. These age-worthy and prestigious wines are favored by collectors throughout the world.