Winemaker Notes
The fruit from the White Oak Ranch Vineyard results in a wine that is crisp and vibrant with aromas and flavors of melon, tropical fruit, and spicy Asian pear. The finish is clean with a hint of citrus and minerality.
Quite refreshing on its own or paired with your favorite salad or delicious fresh seafood recipe.
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2021 McNab Ridge Winery Sauvignon Blanc is a fine example of this grape variety in Mendocino County. TASTING NOTES: This wine offers aromas and flavors of savory spices and dried herbs with an accent of earth notes. Enjoy it with pan-fried sand dabs. (Tasted: December 7, 2022, San Francisco, CA)
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 large and diverse appellation within California’s North Coast AVA, Mendocino is home to several smaller sub-regions—most notably the Anderson Valley. This scenic region, with rolling hills covered in redwood forests as well as vineyards, is one of the world’s top producers of certified organically-grown grapes. Due to wide geographical and climatic variation, a vast array of wine styles can be found here.