Cowan Cellars

Isa Sauvignon Blanc

8.929 ratings
8.916 pro ratings
Lake County, 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
Al Shikoh

* appearance: aged, burnt orange/copper
* aromas: grapefruit, quince, honeysuckle
* palate: grapefruit, lemon peel, mineral, chewy texture
* structure: medium body, medium+ acid, 13.1% alcohol
* finish: phenolic bitterness, medium+ length
* winemaking: 100% Sauvignon Blanc from Lake County just north of Napa County, fermented in old oak barrels with skin contact
* pairing: Chicken Piccata
* cost: $27

* appearance: aged, burnt orange/copper
* aromas: grapefruit, quince, honeysuckle
* palate: grapefruit, lemon peel, mineral, chewy texture
* structure: medium body, medium+ acid, 13.1% alcohol
* finish: phenolic bitterness, medium+ length
* winemaking: 100% Sauvignon Blanc from Lake County just north of Napa County, fermented in old oak barrels with skin contact
* pairing: Chicken Piccata
* cost: $27

May 22nd, 2018
Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

9.0

Skin contact sauvignon blanc, just starting to come into its own. Racy, refreshing and just prefect with a plate of Greek antipasti.

Skin contact sauvignon blanc, just starting to come into its own. Racy, refreshing and just prefect with a plate of Greek antipasti.

1 person found it helpfulDec 26th, 2014
Dan Fredman

Chef Sommelier World of Pinot Noir

9.5

Fascinating juice, more intriguing than last time. Golden yellow but fresh and changing by the minute. I'm interested to taste it again tomorrow.

Fascinating juice, more intriguing than last time. Golden yellow but fresh and changing by the minute. I'm interested to taste it again tomorrow.

1 person found it helpfulNov 25th, 2014
Gus Kalaris

Sour Apples- oddly went with the food it was intended to, but strange otherwise.

Sour Apples- oddly went with the food it was intended to, but strange otherwise.

1 person found it helpfulOct 9th, 2014
Hardy Wallace

Owner/Winemaker Dirty & Rowdy Wines

Yes. This wine is delicious. 100% skin fermented sauv blanc. By FL Jim

Yes. This wine is delicious. 100% skin fermented sauv blanc. By FL Jim

1 person found it helpfulJan 14th, 2014
Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

9.0

Prefect partner to opah and roasted heirloom carrots. The skin contact works especially well with a little lemon-butter couscous.

Prefect partner to opah and roasted heirloom carrots. The skin contact works especially well with a little lemon-butter couscous.

Apr 18th, 2016
John Lenart

Bone dry, slightly oxidative, bruised pear, lime leaf, apple, limestone, moderate acid, medium finish. Lovely food wine.

Bone dry, slightly oxidative, bruised pear, lime leaf, apple, limestone, moderate acid, medium finish. Lovely food wine.

Dec 29th, 2015
Craig Camp

General Manager Troon Vineyards

9.3

Skin fermented Sauvignon Blanc - funky, funky but chic - love it

Skin fermented Sauvignon Blanc - funky, funky but chic - love it

Apr 19th, 2015
Christopher Olin

skin-contact sauvignon blanc! tastes nothing like the grape

skin-contact sauvignon blanc! tastes nothing like the grape

Dec 14th, 2014
Dan Fredman

Chef Sommelier World of Pinot Noir

8.7

Sauvignon Blanc for people who don't like white wine, made with skin contact even your mother would approve of. Great wine with pork chops!

Sauvignon Blanc for people who don't like white wine, made with skin contact even your mother would approve of. Great wine with pork chops!

Feb 21st, 2014