Winemaker Notes
The richness and fine texture of this wine pair well with sushi or denser fish like yellowtail, trout or haddock. It is a superb accompaniment to saffron risotto with scallops and adds a fine refreshing quality to a host of vegetable-based Asian cuisines like Thai curry.
Professional Ratings
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Jeb Dunnuck
Melon, honeyed minerality, spice, and dried herb notes all make an appearance in the 2019 Sauvignon Blanc Pont De Chevalier, another rich, nicely textured, mouth-filling Sauvignon Blanc from this team that's geared for the dinner table. It has the concentration to age, but it's not something that needs to be hidden in the cellar either.
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Wine Enthusiast
Made in a sweetly effusive and rich style, this tastes of mango, pineapple and a hint of vanilla, the oak minimal and well integrated.
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Wine Spectator
Elegant, rich and creamy, with lemon meringue, poached pear and vanilla custard notes. Supple, and with a delicate acidity weaving in and out.
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.