Winemaker Notes
This Sauvignon Blanc jumps out of the glass, with pineapple, passion fruit, grapefruit, and lychee all very prominent on the nose. The palate offers more lush fruit and bright acidity with notes of creamy lemon tart, guava, and apricot with a fresh, clean finish. It's perfect as an aperitif or pair with lighter fare such as seafood, creamy cheeses or salads.
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2018 Knights Bridge Estate Sauvignon Blanc is a beautifully built wine, with exciting energy and pizzazz. TASTING NOTES: This wine exhibits attractive aromas and flavors of dried herbs and core fruits. Enjoy it with linguine and clams in a garlic and olive oil sauce. (Tasted: May 12, 2020, San Francisco, CA)
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Wine Enthusiast
Stone fruit, citrus and legume all play prominent roles in this hearty, full-bodied white. The bold, textured body shows integrated oak and lushness. It was fermented in mostly stainless steel, with 10% in neutral French oak.
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.
A small and picturesque valley separating Napa Valley on its south border and Alexander Valley to its north, Knights Valley excels in similar varieties as the two aforementioned appellations, namely red Bordeaux varieties and blends, as well as Sauvignon blanc. Originally established by Beringer Vineyards, today several outstanding producers claim acreage here. The circadian cooling effects of the nearby Pacific Ocean create a nighttime respite for vineyards during the hot growing season.