Winemaker Notes
Capitalizing on a backbone of bursting fresh citrus and clean minerality, mingling with a touch of ripe tropical fruits and honeyed Semillon, Star Lane Sauvignon Blanc is elegant and refreshing at the same time.
A natural crowd pleaser, this wine provides hedonistic pleasure perfectly suited to warm and pleasant afternoons lounging outside, while also having the structure for a main course of scallops with pasta and sage butter. Best enjoyed in the company of friends old and new.
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.
On the eastern end of the Santa Ynez Valley, the rolling hills of the tiny Happy Canyon AVA produce top quality reds from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and whites from Sauvignon blanc. The region’s low-nutrient soil grows smaller vines and in turn, higher quality wine grapes.