Georgia Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc

I was blinded and thought it was a burgundy or Chablis, so surprised. Many types of orange, lemon, lime, chalk, pear, green apple, white chocolate, by far the best American SB I have ever had and up there with anything French. Well done!

This is a wine I’ve only had young. It has far more backbone when it’s young. After 8-9 years in bottle, it more like white burgundy with grassy notes of Sauvignon Blanc.

This is a wine I could write a novel of notes regarding.

The nose shows characteristics of; White Burgundy, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier & Sancerre. Cut grass, herbaceous notes, tropicals, stone fruits, guava, passion fruit, lichee, subtle mint, waxy candle, honeycomb notes, cream, vanillin/vanilla, gentle white spice, limestone mineral & chalkiness spearmint, camomile, spring flowers, jasmine & fields of greens.

The mouthfeel is gorgeous, voluptuous & sexy, waxy, round with beautiful viscosity. Cut grass, herbaceous notes, mix of tropical melons , stone fruits-white peach dominate, guava, passion fruit, lichee, subtle mint, waxy candle, honeycomb, marmalade, cream, vanillin/vanilla, gentle white spice, limestone mineral & chalkiness, fine & delicate crushed, limestone & sandstone minerals, burgundy volcanics, understated spearmint, shades of garden fresh green beans, hints caramelized brown sugar, melted caramel, saline quality, river stone, camomile, spring flowers, jasmine & fields of greens. Acidity is like a warm summer rain. One of the best, long, rounded, lush, ruby, extremely well knitted structure & balance finishes I’ve had & persists for minutes.

My favorite Sauvignon Blanc to date. A great climate, soil structure, terroir for Sauvignon Blanc in the right Winemakers hands.

Gorgeous wine & a steal at $69. I believe $150 a bottle & a three bottle minimum off their list. The 2012 vintage released at $120.

What a pair with the garden fresh cherries tomatoes, basil, salt, pepper, half of squeezed lemon in olive oil.

This will get even better - Melka style SB - but layered with other complexities - try again in 2022

One of a handful of just exceptional SB coming out of California. Even better on day two. Recommend opening the bottles in 2022. @Mike R Yet again another bottle for his incredible collection. Thank you for sharing

Wine Nerd Herd Thursday lunch which we like to call Sauvignon Blanc on steroids - the wines are delicious and the friendship is even better - this is usually a get rowdy event with just the gents but mixed it up a little and was a blast and definitely a little slice of Heaven

Top three for me and damn tasty

A manly gesture by @Bill Bender to offer this wine for the SB luncheon, thank you Esg. Has this clean linen and fresh cut flowers scent going on. Most impressive aspect of this wine is how young it shows. Great texture and balance. Yes please.

Produced in minute quantities (roughly, one barrel), this wine comes from the TotemVineyard and gets 18 months in French oak. Looking at the specs, it shouldn’t work, but it does and it works beautifully. A bit of oak spice on the nose, with coconut, lemon curd, apple, and pear, and just enough gooseberry to emphasize the variety. All the oak cannot obscure the bright minerality that drives this wine. Medium acidity, long finish. It won’t be to everyone’s taste but it’s still a beguiling tour de force of winemaking.

Hedonistic high wire act. Instant gratification with so much ripeness and intensity. Say ”laser” in your best Dr. Evil voice from Austin Powers and you’ve captured the vibe of this wine.

.375 is horrible

What a treat to meet Chantelle at the home of Robin Lail, The Grande Dame of Napa. The Georgia is a beautiful Sav Blanc in the style of a Cab. Drinks beautifully now, will age well.