Winemaker Notes
The 2022 vintage is a pure and concise expression of Sauvignon Blanc. Aromas of white peony tea, linden flower, and lemon blossom, alongside scents of sea breeze make sipping hard to resist. Flavors are mouthwatering and electric, with crisp refreshing notes of citrus peel and passion fruit complemented by refreshing mineral tones.
A wine for all seasons, try with linguine tossed with asparagus, morel mushroom and a creamy sauce of blue cheese in spring, baked clams in summer, and grilled vegetables, halibut in parchment, and chicken in tarragon sauce in fall. During the winter holidays, enjoy this with a seafood tower, oysters, or lobster.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
This is a plush and rounded version of Sauvignon Blanc, with aromas of fresh melon, chamomile and Anjou pear. On the palate, there's a notable richness of texture while flavors of honeydew and canned peach coat the drinker's mouth. Folks who like a little less acid in their whites will love this.
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.