Winemaker Notes
This 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is a true reflection of the balanced and steady season, showcasing a broad array of aromas from white peach to chamomile and lemon zest. The palate is full with a creamy, supple texture accented by a fresh thread of acidity that builds from the mid-palate and adds a lifted, lively note to the persistent finish.
Blend: 91% Sauvignon Blanc, 7% Sauvignon Gris, 1% Chardonnay, 1% Sémillon
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Great freshness, with white peaches, citrus zest and some chalky, mineral effects on a medium to full body. Offers vivid acidity, bold fruit flavors and good balance. Fermented in a combo of small barrels, big puncheons, stainless steel drums and tanks. Made from four sites in both counties for built-in complexity.
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Decanter
Super bright and fresh, with tropical fruit notes leading the way, intermixed with pops of bright citrus fruit. Round and silky fruit on the palate is redolent of white peach, guava, and green papaya, all of which build with a lovely richness balanced by a fantastic thread of saline-minerality and lime citrus on the finish, along with a burst of spring flowers. Incredibly food-friendly.
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.
Reaching up California's coastline and into its valleys north of San Francisco, the North Coast AVA includes six counties: Marin, Solano, Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake. While Napa and Sonoma enjoy most of the glory, the rest produce no shortage of quality wines in an intriguing and diverse range of styles.
Climbing up the state's rugged coastline, the chilly Marin County, just above the City and most of Sonoma County, as well as Mendocino County on the far north end of the North Coast successfully grow cool-climate varieties like Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and in some spots, Riesling. Inland Lake County, on the other hand, is considerably warmer, and Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Sauvignon Blanc produce some impressive wines with affordable price tags.