Judge Palmer

Ellis Alden Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc

9.212 ratings
9.28 pro ratings
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, 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

bright pale yellow, watery rim; grapefruit, orange peel, toasted hazelnut, wet grass, white floral notes; green apples, lime zest; medium body, tangy acidity, 12.9$ ABV; fruit sourced from small block of Sauvignon Blanc in Ellis Alden Vineyard, they also did a skin contact version this vintage; $37

bright pale yellow, watery rim; grapefruit, orange peel, toasted hazelnut, wet grass, white floral notes; green apples, lime zest; medium body, tangy acidity, 12.9$ ABV; fruit sourced from small block of Sauvignon Blanc in Ellis Alden Vineyard, they also did a skin contact version this vintage; $37

Apr 7th, 2020
Shay A
9.1

July 4th Friday was a total blowout! Killer bottles one after another. Here are just a few of the bottles we all enjoyed!

I don’t think I’ve ever had a SauvBlanc with as much grapefruit as there was here. Wow. It dominated every part of the wine, with added pink sea salt, lemon rind and sharp acidity. More than anything, this just seemed really young. Hold for another 2-3yrs.

July 4th Friday was a total blowout! Killer bottles one after another. Here are just a few of the bottles we all enjoyed!

I don’t think I’ve ever had a SauvBlanc with as much grapefruit as there was here. Wow. It dominated every part of the wine, with added pink sea salt, lemon rind and sharp acidity. More than anything, this just seemed really young. Hold for another 2-3yrs.

Jul 28th, 2019
David L

15 Judge Palmer Ellis Alden Vineyard. @Martin G Rivard Very enjoyable bottle. Thanks for always sharing your wine with me. Miss you too buddy.

15 Judge Palmer Ellis Alden Vineyard. @Martin G Rivard Very enjoyable bottle. Thanks for always sharing your wine with me. Miss you too buddy.

May 25th, 2018
Martin G Rivard

Badass In a glass for just $32!!

Badass In a glass for just $32!!

Dec 22nd, 2017
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.2

Bright pale yellow. Love the nose, layers of tropical, citrus and stone fruits. Tangerine, kiwi, lychee, peaches, apricots, wet grass and white floral notes. Moderate and tangy acidity (7/10). Fresh and crisp with a light body. Notes of green apples, citrus zest and lime. Long finish. Drink till 2023. (92+)

Bright pale yellow. Love the nose, layers of tropical, citrus and stone fruits. Tangerine, kiwi, lychee, peaches, apricots, wet grass and white floral notes. Moderate and tangy acidity (7/10). Fresh and crisp with a light body. Notes of green apples, citrus zest and lime. Long finish. Drink till 2023. (92+)

2 people found it helpfulMar 13th, 2017
Shawn R

@Martin G Rivard thank you my friend for sharing this with me. Sea mist and flint with a hint of cream on the nose. Salinity carries over to the palate with notes of wet concrete, touch of custard and salt. Well done and not your normal Calli SB.

@Martin G Rivard thank you my friend for sharing this with me. Sea mist and flint with a hint of cream on the nose. Salinity carries over to the palate with notes of wet concrete, touch of custard and salt. Well done and not your normal Calli SB.

1 person found it helpfulJul 12th, 2018
Rob Brobst III

This wine possess a great deal of potential. The vineyard has the capability too. Honey, melon and a coated citrus fruit marries with bright acidity. A medium bodied wine. @Palmer Emmitt @Paul T @Martin G Rivard @Connor McMahon @Terri Walker @TheSkip @Warren Sapp @Terri Walker @Eric S @Jacqueline @Vanessa D @Jim Trobaugh @Jody Scharf @David L @Vanessa D @Eric S @Neal Schaffer @Bill Bender @Ian Blackburn

This wine possess a great deal of potential. The vineyard has the capability too. Honey, melon and a coated citrus fruit marries with bright acidity. A medium bodied wine. @Palmer Emmitt @Paul T @Martin G Rivard @Connor McMahon @Terri Walker @TheSkip @Warren Sapp @Terri Walker @Eric S @Jacqueline @Vanessa D @Jim Trobaugh @Jody Scharf @David L @Vanessa D @Eric S @Neal Schaffer @Bill Bender @Ian Blackburn

Apr 13th, 2017
Michal Sulkowski

The second you smell this wine in a glass you know it’s going to be goooooood, so good.

The second you smell this wine in a glass you know it’s going to be goooooood, so good.

Mar 25th, 2018
Erin Callahan

Social Media and Tasting Room Manager Red Car Wine

9.1

Erin had this 8 years ago

Erin had this 8 years ago

Jun 4th, 2017
Katie McDiffett

Katie had this 7 years ago

Katie had this 7 years ago

Jun 5th, 2018