Winemaker Notes
Lifted aromas of Key lime, honeydew melon, and passion fruit all jump out of the glass supported by hints of freshly cut grass in the background. Those fresh lime and honeydew flavors continue to the palate, joined by kiwi and subtle herbaceous notes, all mingling together in a lively way. The wine is linear and focused, ending with enticing, mouthwatering acidity that will leave you wanting more.
Pair this wine with Pad Thai, fried fish tacos, and Nicoise Salad.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Spectator
Fresh Fuji apple, pear and nectarine flavors are mouthwatering and juicy at the core of this white, but there are pretty accents for complexity and length, including a drizzle of wildflower honey, lemon curd, lemon verbena and fresh-grated ginger.
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Decanter
Lemon bright with key lime zest and fragrant white floral notes. Light to medium bodied with fleshy white peach, lime, zesty acidity and stony minerality on the lengthy bone-dry finish. Electric and laser-focused. 100% Sauvignon Blanc aged in 87% Stainless steel tank, 10% Neutral French oak barrels, and 3% Concrete tanks.
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James Suckling
Aromas of ripe pears, guava, leafy herbs and white flowers. Medium-bodied, juicy and fresh with bright acidity cutting through. Fleshy finish.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2021 Rombauer Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc is aromatic, pleasing, and on point in its varietal category. TASTING NOTES: This wine exhibits aromas and flavors of tart citrus and ripe melon. Serve it with a lightly-spice tuna poke. (Tasted: May 8, 2023, 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.
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.