Winemaker Notes
The combination of clones created a wine with striking aromatics of fresh white
peach, white flower, crisp green apple and ocean air. On the palate, the wine
exhibits both textural richness and vibrant acidity, with flavors of crisp Asian pear
and lemongrass with hints of white grapefruit and passion fruit, balanced by
refreshing minerality. The finish is vibrant and seamless.
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Aged in a combination of stainless steel and wood, the 2021 Sauvignon Blanc Mary's Single Vineyard shows hints of pencil shavings on the nose, but the emphasis is on the fruit—lemon and lime, with hints of pea tendrils and riper notes of fig and melon. It's medium-bodied, zesty and fresh, with a lingering, grapefruity finish. Best after 2022
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.
One of Napa Valley’s oldest wine growing subregions but last to gain appellation status, Calistoga occupies the northernmost section of the valley. Beginning at the foot of Mount St. Helena, its vineyards stretch over steep canyons and roll out onto the valley floor. The soils in Calistoga are volcanic, which means they are heavy in minerals, low in organic matter and allow good drainage for vine roots, creating less green growth and more concentration of flavor within the grape berries.
Summer days are very hot but most nights cool down with moist ocean breezes sneaking in over the Mayacamas Mountains or from Knights Valley to its northwest.
Cabernet Sauvignon is the area’s star variety with Zinfandel coming in a strong second, though the latter commands far less price per tonnage so continues to be outshined by Cabernet in vineyard acreage, save for some important exceptions.