Winemaker Notes
The label of Sauvignon Blanc 2011 features Marilyn Monroe photographed by Milton Greene in his New York studio in 1955. This image is infused with a kind of lyrical softness just like the wine inside the bottle.
This 2011 Sauvignon Blonde is a fresh and lovely wine and has become a favorite not only of the fans of Marilyn Merlot, but people who love good Sauvignon Blanc and everyone should get three bottles – one to enjoy, one to collect, and one to give a friend.
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Wine Enthusiast
A wisp of a wine, like Marilyn in her All About Eve years, before the buxom bravado kicked in. Clean, light in color, with an inviting floral aroma, this gentle wine is dry and delicious. Pair with shellfish and think of the star’s more innocent years.
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.
Reaching up California's coastline and into its valleys north of San Francisco, the North Coast AVA includes six counties: Marin, Solano, Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake. While Napa and Sonoma enjoy most of the glory, the rest produce no shortage of quality wines in an intriguing and diverse range of styles.
Climbing up the state's rugged coastline, the chilly Marin County, just above the City and most of Sonoma County, as well as Mendocino County on the far north end of the North Coast successfully grow cool-climate varieties like Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and in some spots, Riesling. Inland Lake County, on the other hand, is considerably warmer, and Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Sauvignon Blanc produce some impressive wines with affordable price tags.