Kalin Cellars

Livermore Valley Sauvignon Blanc

9.232 ratings
9.210 pro ratings
Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay, 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
Ed Lehrman

One of the best and unusual wines you will find. If you don’t mind the maderized nose, this is one incredible wine. Silky and orange. Almost drank the whole bottle myself.

One of the best and unusual wines you will find. If you don’t mind the maderized nose, this is one incredible wine. Silky and orange. Almost drank the whole bottle myself.

Dec 4th, 2022
Patrick Derdeyn

From the current release. So much structure here and it’s extremely oxidative. On the nose its creme brulee and aged brie but on the palate it brings white peach and orange oil with nice acidity to provide some lift.

From the current release. So much structure here and it’s extremely oxidative. On the nose its creme brulee and aged brie but on the palate it brings white peach and orange oil with nice acidity to provide some lift.

Nov 28th, 2019
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

On the nose, a little wet wool, dried; pineapple, apricots, honey notes, marmalade, orange/citrus notes. The nose and the palate are similar. The body is thick & round with a nice rich finish. Just released.

On the nose, a little wet wool, dried; pineapple, apricots, honey notes, marmalade, orange/citrus notes. The nose and the palate are similar. The body is thick & round with a nice rich finish. Just released.

Jan 13th, 2018
Daniel Hubbard

Always interesting

Always interesting

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Henrik Poulsen

13.5% alc.
Another impressive (aged) wine from Kalin Cellars.
Holding up fantastically over the course of a 3-hour dinner.

13.5% alc.
Another impressive (aged) wine from Kalin Cellars.
Holding up fantastically over the course of a 3-hour dinner.

Jan 27th, 2016
Joe Carroll

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

9.4

Oxidized in all the good ways. Very Fino like.

Oxidized in all the good ways. Very Fino like.

Apr 30th, 2015
Nick Farrell

Dried apricot, marmalade, olives, charcuterie.

Dried apricot, marmalade, olives, charcuterie.

Jul 17th, 2020
Joe Roth

Amazing how drinkable this wine still is. Opened nicely. Some tertiary flavors!

Amazing how drinkable this wine still is. Opened nicely. Some tertiary flavors!

May 23rd, 2020
Chris Wheaton

Pretty amazing for a Sauvignon Blanc from 2001. Still very fresh and vibrant. Mix of Lime and Hazelnut on the nose. Thick on the palate. Wonderful wine.

Pretty amazing for a Sauvignon Blanc from 2001. Still very fresh and vibrant. Mix of Lime and Hazelnut on the nose. Thick on the palate. Wonderful wine.

Apr 19th, 2020
Jan-Willem van der Hek

Bonkers Semillon!

Bonkers Semillon!

Nov 20th, 2019