Winemaker Notes
Tropical aromas of guava, gooseberry, passionfruit, along with the freshness of green grass. Medium-bodied with bright acidity, this refreshing wine offers flavors of guava & pineapple, and a clean, mineral finish.
Pairs well with Pesto pasta, chimichurri steak, tarragon chicken or goat cheese appetizer.
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2018 Noble Vines 242 Sauvignon Blanc is a bright and perky wine. TASTING NOTES: This wine is food-friendly and delicious. Enjoy its active and fresh aromas of tart citrus and spice with clams in a white wine reduction sauce and linguine. (Tasted: January 8, 2020, Cloverdale, 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.
Located between the Salinas River and the Santa Lucia Mountains, the San Bernabe AVA is within Monterey County.