Winemaker Notes
Bright, shiny white gold and steel grey. Intoxicating bouquet of green and yellow citrus, garden herbs, minerals and white yellow flowers with subtle hints of nobility from wood and an indication of a great wine. A concentrated, rich, vibrant and flavorful expression of Sauvignon Blanc that has a fascinating combination of citrus fruits, savory elements and beautiful nuances of integrated oak. Structured, built and a serious example of higher tier Sauvignon Blanc.
Professional Ratings
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Jeb Dunnuck
The 2022 Sauvignon Blanc D brings another level of complexity and depth. Melon, honeyed citrus, minty herbs, and beautiful minerality define the aromatics, and it's medium-bodied, with a juicy, layered, concentrated mouthfeel and bright acidity that carries the finish. This is one classic Sauvignon Blanc that's well worth your time and money. It will evolve for at least a decade.
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Vinous
The 2022 Sauvignon Blanc D offers a beguiling mix of orchard fruit, sage, mint, dried flowers, chamomile and sweet toasted oak. This layered, racy Sauvignon is loaded with personality and class. Light tropical and spice notes linger on the close. The Sauvignon Blanc D is a blend of Grassini and McGinley fermented and aged in barrel.
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Wine Enthusiast
Pleasantly soft aromas of nectarine, peach and lychee entertain the nose on this bottling. The palate combines stone-fruit, citrus and grass flavors into a likable if rather mellow expression.
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.