Winemaker Notes
Pale straw-yellow in color. Fragrant and expressive; vibrant aromas of lemongrass, pineapple, and guava meld with subtle undertones of honeycomb and tart citrus. The palate opens with notes of melon, ripe pineapple, and crisp green apple. These flavors round on the finish with a gentle touch of mineralogy. Bright acidity ties all the flavors together and this wine is best enjoyed chilled.
This wine pairs wonderfully with crab cakes, smoked salmon, lemon chicken or spicy Caribbean fare.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
This has peach, grapefruit and citrus-blossom aromas, as well as some honey. It’s ripe and soft with medium body.
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Wine Spectator
Melon, quince and lemon-lime notes are intense and juicy, with firm, solid acidity. Offers details of lemon verbena, ginger and peppery white flowers on a plump, fleshy frame. Drink now. 5,700 cases made.
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.