Winemaker Notes
Aromatically the wine has a plethora of fruits ranging from lime, melon, tropical fruit, as well as a fresh grassiness and minty note. On the palate the profile it taut, with balancing flavors of fruitiness as well as a savory herbaceousness, and lingers on the palate with a touch of creaminess.
Professional Ratings
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Vinous
The 2024 Sauvignon Blanc Sybarite leans into the lean, energetic side of the variety. Slightly grassy and tropical, it maintains a steely, vibrant feel from start to finish. Guava and passion fruit overtones hang around, joining an echo of lime zest while buzzy acids tingle on the tongue.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
The 2024 Margerum Sybarite Sauvignon Blanc showcases the purity and precision of the grape variety. Aromas of rustic herbs give way to a layered palate marked by notes of dried earth and crushed rock. Earthy yet vibrant, this wine offers complexity without weight, making it an ideal accompaniment to pan-fried sole seasoned with a hint of yuzu and shiso. The wine’s mineral-driven profile beautifully complements the delicacy of the fish and the bright, herbal lift of the Japanese accents. For a richer pairing, try it with miso-marinated black cod, where the wine’s acidity and minerality balance the umami depth of the dish.
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.