Excellent Sauvignon Blanc; the best of all the whites sampled across numerous Napa producers offering SBs at the Inspire event. Yellow citrus, smoke, grass, vanilla bean, lemon and lime zest,…
Very similar to the 2021, this latest iteration rolls out yellow citrus and zest, stone fruit, lichee, and lemongrass notes on a silky carriage of creme fraiche and white melon flavors. It's…
Still solid, though this bottle turned a little sherried and woody the more it was exposed to air. A great food wine, but signaling a more narrow drinking window as time goes on. Summer is here. So.…
Drink these sooner than later. I hadn't opened a bottle in a few years and the texture has become heavier and slightly sluggish. It tastes like a grapefruit gummy bear, which isn't necessarily a bad…
Similar profile as before, with lemon, lime, grass, pumice, and a hint of the exotic to round out the delivery of clean and snappy flavors. It mellows out relatively fast and becomes more medium…
Grapefruit and grass dominate here. Medium bodied, with squirts of lime and lemon juice, crunchy white melon, and white rock. Finishes relatively smooth, with a vanillin hint that rounds out the…
I LOVE fresh Sauv Blanc right out of the tap. I've found my interest in SB waning a bit, to be honest; however, when you have the right one, it really hits the spot. I know there are some smoking…
I'm too dumb for this wine. I mean, I suppose that's not exactly narrowing it down, as most things can seemingly outsmart me these days. However, this particular upper-cruster makes me feel like I'm…
Acid driven and lively. Lemon juice and grapefruit dominate. Too bad it's not August right now. Previous notes from April 2023 apply otherwise. A solid, refreshing sipper!
Clean, crisp, and just what the doctor ordered on a hot summer day whilst kicking up dust and walking the vineyard rows in the middle of the afternoon. Lemon, grass, and pumice notes are flanked by…
Whoa, what a strong nose! Yellow citrus and zest, stone fruit, lychee, lemongrass, and an overall tropical vibe, this is a Sauv Blanc with quite a bit of punch and panache. Certainly richer than most…
Even fresher than previous samples, the 2016 continues to be a superb example of what domestic SB can achieve. rather, a superb example of what Maayan can achieve. Previous notes apply otherwise.
Sauvignon Blanc can often come off a bit angular for me, with any attempt to smooth out the edges resulting in a boring, though somewhat less boxy, profile. Either way, none inspire me so much…
Though I'm sure this 2020 will age in similar fashion at its four-year-older sibling, it was admittedly difficult to go from the captivating 2016 to this spritely 2020. True enough, this shows a…
Ok, so I'm gonna own up to the fact that I rarely find pleasure in aged Sauvignon Blanc of any style from anywhere. Be it Sancerre, New Zealand, or here in the states, I want my Sauv. Blanc full of…
A fairly typical showing, this was an easily forgotten opener next to the beautiful 2013 Cristal. I feel like this has lot a bit of speed since my last bottle(s). Fine and all, but kinda boring.…
Where there are suitable lime, lemon, grass, and kiwi flavors offering a degree of pleasure here, I am just not getting much in the refreshing department. The finish is significant the same way…
Lime, lychee, grapefruit rind, honeydew, vanilla, and pisco sour flavors saunter from the glass with suave and pep. There's a flash of runway model here, but also a cunning and curious smirk behind…
Kiwi, lime, grapefruit, lemon verbena, and acacia notes make for Sauvignon Blanc typicity with an added floral component that offers an extra tick of interest. Medium bodied, with a mid-palate that…
Serve it cold and serve it with a decent amount of air - preferably decanted for an hour. The first few sips on PnP are a bit too muscular and angular. After some air, it starts to fan out nicely.…
Still performing well, carrying slightly weightier yellow stone fruit, melon, and citrus notes complimented by some focused mineral and grass flavors. This compelled me to buy the 2017. Looking…
Even more solid and complete than last year, this d'Antan excites the senses with freshly cut white flowers, acacia, lime and lemon juice and zest, limestone, white melon rind, and a cream cheese…
100% Sauvignon Blanc. A typical but still stimulating Sauvignon Blanc profile of yellow and white pear, white peach, lemon curd, lime, lemon verbena, grass, and some barrel spice notes are presented…
More tropical and round than previous bottles, this Sauvignon Blanc has quickly progressed and is on the downslope now. This was a bottle I shoulda killed last summer. Drain 'em if ya got 'em.
Kiwi and lime notes lead the charge, with a secondary rush of lemon and quince flavors rounding-out the profile. A very suave rendition of Sauvignon Blanc, with notable texture and a silky mouthfeel.…
