Winemaker Notes
Golden straw green tinged, bright and shiny. Sweet vanilla notes with marmalade (orange, fig, and peach) aromas complemented by creamy notes, brioche, white florals and marula fruit. An expansive complex expression of Sauvignon Blanc with savory elements, great natural acidity balanced with fruit and nuances of oak. The texture of the wine is full, powerful, and persistent with the lees and wood complementing the strong fresh fruit in this perfect example of how great Sauvignon Blanc can be.
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Wine Enthusiast
Clean aromas of lemon peel, grapefruit pith and freshly cut apple flesh show on the nose of this bottling. The palate is fresh and zippy, with lime and grapefruit zest flavors, yet there is also a subtle underlying richness that slowly emerges with patience.
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.
On the eastern end of the Santa Ynez Valley, the rolling hills of the tiny Happy Canyon AVA produce top quality reds from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and whites from Sauvignon blanc. The region’s low-nutrient soil grows smaller vines and in turn, higher quality wine grapes.