Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
Over the past couple of years, I have become a fan of the Siefried wines. They are focused and they clearly define their place of origin. The 2015 Seifried Sauvignon Blanc exhibits intense grapefruit peel and mouth-watering minerality. Crisp and refreshing in the finish, this wine calls for a couple dozen freshly shucked oysters. Drinks well now and should gain complexity over the next two years. (Tasted: July 7, 2016, San Francisco, CA)
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Tasting Panel
Smooth and racy with peach and citrus notes; fresh, balanced and deep.
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.
Rolling hills evolve from a scenic coastline to form an ideal setting for Sauvignon Blanc vineyards. Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay rank in after New Zealand’s prized varietal as most widely planted in Nelson. The region is slightly cooler and has more precipitation on average compared to Marlborough.