Winemaker Notes
Juicy, bold and concentrated, this opens with ultra-green apple, oyster shell, wet stone and lime notes. The palate is spry and fresh like spring, with clean acidity that weaves in and out and leaves you wanting more.
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Wine Spectator
Distinctive, with grilled Meyer lemon, lemon blossom and lime zest flavors, plus fresh-grated ginger and a touch of yuzu. Sleek and juicy, this is wonderfully expressive on the finish. Drink now.
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.