Winemaker Notes
Bright and vibrant on the palate, the attention to detail that goes into this wine gives it a beautiful opulence and texture. With aromas of fresh citrus blossom, white peach and a hint of tropical notes of guava and passionfruit, it is nothing short of refreshing and crisp.
Professional Ratings
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Jeb Dunnuck
Silver with a green-tinged hue, the 2023 Sauvignon Blanc was aged half in new oak and half in used barrels. Made entirely from Sauvignon Blanc, its aromas take on a very pleasing lift of flinty reduction, revealing notes of refined oak spiced with vanilla, lime zest, ripe peaches, and tropical flourishes. Medium-bodied and weightless, with a great feel, refreshing feel, it is long on the palate and has a long, gorgeous finish. It exemplifies the freshness and elegance this long season provided, and it’s my favorite rendition of this wine to date. Drink 2024-2034.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2023 Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc was matured for five months in 30% new French oak. Initial matchstick aromas give way to kumquat, green guava, tarragon, beeswax and spicy undertones. The palate is satiny and seamless, its concentrated, waxy flavors balanced by vibrant acidity, and it has a long, dynamic finish.
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.
Home to a diverse array of smaller AVAs with varied microclimates and soil types, Sonoma County has something for every wine lover. Physically twice as large as Napa Valley, the region only produces about half the amount of wine but boasts both tremendous quality and variety. With its laid-back atmosphere and down-to-earth attitude, the wineries of Sonoma are appreciated by wine tourists for their friendliness and approachability. The entire county intends to become a 100% sustainable winegrowing region by 2019.
Sonoma County wines are produced with carefully selected grape varieties to reflect the best attributes of their sites—Dry Creek Valley’s consistent sunshine is ideal for Zinfandel, while the warm Alexander Valley is responsible for rich, voluptuous red wines like Cabernet Sauvignon. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are important throughout the county, most notably in the cooler AVAs of Russian River, Sonoma Coast and Carneros. Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and Syrah have also found a firm footing here.