Benziger Family Winery

North Coast Sauvignon Blanc

8.515 ratings
8.61 pro ratings
North 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
Sipping Fine Wine

Had an opportunity to taste the 2013 & 2014 side by side. Clean, clear bright pale yellow, stone and citrus fruit aromas, and floral notes. Palate shows grapefruit and crisp apple fruit flavors and some grassy and mineral notes. The wine finished about medium and was a bit better than 2013. Tasting Sample.

Had an opportunity to taste the 2013 & 2014 side by side. Clean, clear bright pale yellow, stone and citrus fruit aromas, and floral notes. Palate shows grapefruit and crisp apple fruit flavors and some grassy and mineral notes. The wine finished about medium and was a bit better than 2013. Tasting Sample.

Oct 22nd, 2016
Cameron Etezadi

Mediocre and over bodied sauv blanc. Lime and citrus notes and over bearing acidity fails to showcase the mineralogy this variety is known for.

Mediocre and over bodied sauv blanc. Lime and citrus notes and over bearing acidity fails to showcase the mineralogy this variety is known for.

Jan 1st, 2018
Phong

Very refreshing. Lots of citrus and fruitful flavor.

Very refreshing. Lots of citrus and fruitful flavor.

Dec 10th, 2017
Kate Amari

Crisp citrus/grapefruit and a little grassy. Acidity was present but not overwhelming.

Crisp citrus/grapefruit and a little grassy. Acidity was present but not overwhelming.

Aug 16th, 2017
Kathryn Seifert

I second that this is great with chicken. Had this with an Asian stir-fry with Hoisin sauce and a lemon vinaigrette cabbage slaw. It has citrus notes and some pear and grassy notes as well. We had the 2014.

I second that this is great with chicken. Had this with an Asian stir-fry with Hoisin sauce and a lemon vinaigrette cabbage slaw. It has citrus notes and some pear and grassy notes as well. We had the 2014.

Oct 13th, 2016
John Dolewa

Mild grapefruit. Good on a warm summer day. Bouquet really opens up as it warms up.

Mild grapefruit. Good on a warm summer day. Bouquet really opens up as it warms up.

Sep 3rd, 2016
Shannon Jon McHenry

Love this sauv blanc

Love this sauv blanc

May 2nd, 2017
Katherine Sheehan Symonds

Utah?

Jun 17th, 2016
Sheri Pattillo

Consulting Sommelier Texas Hill Country

8.6

Sheri had this 9 years ago

Sheri had this 9 years ago

May 27th, 2016
Sanford Collins

Sanford had this 6 years ago

Sanford had this 6 years ago

Sep 1st, 2018