AmByth Estate

Amphora O.W. Coquelicot Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc

9.314 ratings

9.31 pro ratings

Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA

Sauvignon Blanc

Cheddar & Gruyere, Tomato-Based, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Goat & Feta Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Salads & Greens, Meaty & Oily Fish, Fruit Desserts, Shellfish

Top Notes For

Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer

I don’t want to put a number on this wine because it is 100% unique. 10 months on whole cluster in amphora - yes you read that right. Nose of jalapeño, lavender, hops, honeydew melon. Palate is more reminiscent of a saison than any wine I can think of, with similar flavors to the nose and a liveliness to it despite not being super high in acid. Super cool.

I don’t want to put a number on this wine because it is 100% unique. 10 months on whole cluster in amphora - yes you read that right. Nose of jalapeño, lavender, hops, honeydew melon. Palate is more reminiscent of a saison than any wine I can think of, with similar flavors to the nose and a liveliness to it despite not being super high in acid. Super cool.

Mar 31st, 2018

Maxwell Riesberg

9.3

Truly special

Truly special

Aug 23rd, 2023

9.5

Apricot juice

Apricot juice

Jun 18th, 2021

Maxwell Riesberg

9.3

Beautiful orange wine made in amphora. Smells like peach jam. Tastes like literal orange juice.

Beautiful orange wine made in amphora. Smells like peach jam. Tastes like literal orange juice.

Oct 27th, 2020

10

Perfect orange wine.

Perfect orange wine.

Mar 30th, 2020

8.2

Big tropical fruit profile but acid wasn't quite there.

Big tropical fruit profile but acid wasn't quite there.

Jun 15th, 2019

9.3

NatDiego - 2018. ...and a lot of skin-fermented Sauv Blanc. This was the most interesting and most extreme, at 10 months contact in amphora.

NatDiego - 2018. ...and a lot of skin-fermented Sauv Blanc. This was the most interesting and most extreme, at 10 months contact in amphora.

Jul 29th, 2018

9.3

Wow. Now we know it takes skins for 10 months to make CA sauv blanc drinkable.

Wow. Now we know it takes skins for 10 months to make CA sauv blanc drinkable.

Jul 28th, 2018

9.4

One of the most unique wines I’ve tasted. Fruity nose but savory mouth! Natty atypical #orangewine

One of the most unique wines I’ve tasted. Fruity nose but savory mouth! Natty atypical #orangewine

Apr 4th, 2018

Garrick Mallery

9.3

Garrick had this 7 years ago

Garrick had this 7 years ago

Dec 25th, 2017