Winemaker Notes
It is pale in color with gleaming highlights. The nose reveals nuances of citrus, from the flower and pulp to the zest, complemented by delicately smoky notes. The palate is fresh, full, and mouth-watering, with citrus zest, soft spices, and a saline minerality. The lingering finish is superb, with magnificent bitter undertones.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
A well-composed, balanced and juicy white. On the nose aromas of fresh apples, dried quince peel and warm spices. Medium-bodied with a mellow character. Delicate fruit with a vivid and juicy finish.
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Wine Enthusiast
The wine has a fresh nose of quince, ripe Barlett pear, crushed stone and chamomile with just the faintest suggestion of dill. The wine is bright and lively on the palate with a line of stoniness running through it. Pair with seafood, carnitas tacos and chicken wings.
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.
Famous in the Loire and throughout the world for perfumed Sauvignon blanc, Pouilly-Fume sits due east, across the Loire River from Sancerre. Limestone soils with clay and flint (also called silex) contribute to the wines' freshness and often times smoky, flinty, mineral character.