Amici Cellars
Spring Mountain District Sauvignon Blanc
Napa Valley, California, USA
My understanding is the ‘16 vintage of this is their last one as the SauvBlanc grapes have been ripped out as more Cab is being planted. Such a shame. This is a superb SB, one of the better ones I’ve had and reminiscent of another Mountain SB I’m fond of, Arkenstone. Everything about this is just rich and round. Guava, white peach skin and lemon tart bar aromatics. More viscous than most SBs on the palate showing limestone, pineapple and a Creamsicle like finish. Very white Bordeaux like and could hold for a few years.
My understanding is the ‘16 vintage of this is their last one as the SauvBlanc grapes have been ripped out as more Cab is being planted. Such a shame. This is a superb SB, one of the better ones I’ve had and reminiscent of another Mountain SB I’m fond of, Arkenstone. Everything about this is just rich and round. Guava, white peach skin and lemon tart bar aromatics. More viscous than most SBs on the palate showing limestone, pineapple and a Creamsicle like finish. Very white Bordeaux like and could hold for a few years.
Apr 6th, 2019
Like white Bordeaux. Floral, tropical and lush. Not grassy or citrusy.
Like white Bordeaux. Floral, tropical and lush. Not grassy or citrusy.
Jan 15th, 2018
Pineapple cream and angels food cake. Almost reminiscent of an unfiltered sauv blanc.
Pineapple cream and angels food cake. Almost reminiscent of an unfiltered sauv blanc.
Aug 14th, 2015Worth drinking and buying. One of my favorite Sauvignon Blocks!
Worth drinking and buying. One of my favorite Sauvignon Blocks!
Aug 9th, 2017
Surprised by how much I liked it. Deep complex and not tinny like many Sav Blancs.
Surprised by how much I liked it. Deep complex and not tinny like many Sav Blancs.
Apr 9th, 2017
Between coconut cream and lemon meringue, stuffing of flowers and stones, crisp without being sharp. Awesome.
Between coconut cream and lemon meringue, stuffing of flowers and stones, crisp without being sharp. Awesome.
Sep 23rd, 2015