Winemaker Notes
Blend: 81% Sauvignon Blanc, 19% Semillon
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Blended with 19% Sémillon cofermented in stainless steel, this is from the producer's estate in the eastern outskirts of the valley. Herbal legume, metal and stone are light in weight and style, with lovely, lasting flavors of green apple, apricot and tangerine.
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James Suckling
Aromas of fresh green pear, lemon zest, flint and some white pepper. It’s light-to medium-bodied with fresh acidity. Wet stones on the finish. Drink now.
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.
Nestled in the Vaca Mountains on the northeast side of Napa Valley, Chiles Valley is one of the cooler Napa subregions with vineyards at about 600 to 1,200 feet in elevation. The region is known for its Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon blanc.