Winemaker Notes
Lychee, honey dew melon, lime, and chamomile notes jump out of the glass and fill the air. The flavors continue to the palate with lemon joining the lime in an intense and juicy way. The wine is lively and fresh on the palate, with both a lightness and weight to the mouthfeel. Its brilliant acidity and mouthwateringly long finish are signatures of this wine and an absolute delight to sip.
Favorite pairings for this wine include Persian herbed omelet, green curry, and fried fish tacos.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Spectator
Juicy and expressive, with a mix of Key lime, ripe melon and pineapple notes at the core, plus details of lemon verbena, sweetgrass and lemon balm that add aromatics and complexity. The body is smooth, and the finish is long.
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Vinous
The medium-bodied 2024 Sauvignon Blanc is precise, pure and refreshing. Tropical notes of kiwi, pineapple, lemon oil and white pepper make for an attractive dry white.
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.