Winemaker Notes
This wine showcases beautiful aromas of lemon zest and lime intertwined with fresh white peach. On the palate the bright acidity accentuates flavors of guava and honeydew melon.
The 2022 Sauvignon Blanc will pair beautifully with most dishes from pan seared scallops to spaghetti carbonara.
Professional Ratings
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Tasting Panel
This Sauv Blanc is medium-bodied but full of energy, with classic flavors of melon and citrus enlivened by vivacious acidity. Aromatic hints of dried herbs provide varietal character, ensuring that the wine could pair beautifully with a host of seafood or poultry dishes.
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James Suckling
Apricots, grapefruit, spiced pears and green apples on the nose, with vanilla and lemon pie. Tangy and fruity, with a medium to full body and creamy texture. Excellent freshness and persistency. Drink now.
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Wine Enthusiast
Unusually fruity and full, this ripe and juicy wine floods the palate with melons, peaches and thyme for a big, flavorful sensation that is mouth filling while staying well-balanced and appetizing due to good acidity.
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 standout region for its decidedly Californian take on Burgundian varieties, the Russian River Valley is named for the eponymous river that flows through it. While there are warm pockets of the AVA, it is mostly a cool-climate growing region thanks to breezes and fog from the nearby Pacific Ocean.
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir reign supreme in Russian River, with the best examples demonstrating a unique combination of richness and restraint. The cool weather makes Russian River an ideal AVA for sparkling wine production, utilizing the aforementioned varieties. Zinfandel also performs exceptionally well here. Within the Russian River Valley lie the smaller appellations of Chalk Hill and Green Valley. The former, farther from the ocean, is relatively warm, with a focus on red and white Bordeaux varieties. The latter is the coolest, foggiest parcel of the Russian River Valley and is responsible for outstanding Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.