Winemaker Notes
Expressive nose with aromas of pink grapefruit and exotic fruits (peach, mango). Balanced palate with richness, freshness, structure and a long and fruity finish.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Spectator
A polished, vibrant wine, with seamless harmony to the flavors of nectarine, melon and juicy lemon. Reveals a hint of vanilla and a whiff of smoke that add richness to the round, mouthwatering palate, while a kick of salty mineral keeps this clean.
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.