Winemaker Notes
The 2024 Sauvignon Blanc combines the concentrated depth of a warm vintage with the freshness that only an early harvest can preserve. On the nose, it opens with inviting aromas of white peach, Gravenstein apple and chamomile. The palate is rich yet delicate, offering a beautifully textured mouthfeel that’s lifted by vibrant acidity. A throughline of fresh minerality adds elegance, while the finish is fresh and persistent, making it both lively and refined. Perfect
for immediate enjoyment, this wine captures the essence of California in a vintage defined by balance and complexity.
Blend: 91% Sauvignon Blanc, 6% Sauvignon Gris, 2% Chardonnay, 1% Semillon
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Green apples, Meyer lemons, jonquils and a hint of white chalk on the nose; The palate is richer and creamier than one might expect from a California sauvignon blanc, more like a Bordeaux blanc, with flavors of ripe mangoes and lime zest. A satisfying and delicious light- to medium-bodied wine.
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.