Modus Operandi Cellars

Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc

8.722 ratings
9.07 pro ratings
Rutherford, Napa Valley, 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
Shay A
9.3

Day 2 of Napa in the books!

Quick lunch with my friend Jason Moore of Modus Operandi Cellars. He was Weston’s (of Montagu Wines) mentor and is a fellow Texan! He submitted his wines for review for the very first time last year after 10+yrs, and received multiple 92-97pt wines. This SB is so much better than expected...tropical and explosive. Not quite on Arkenstone or Aesthete SB level, but the richness and round texture are very similar. Kiwi, stone fruit, nectarine and a melon/cantaloupe finish. If you enjoy big style SB, not sure there is a better Napa Valley one at $40.

Day 2 of Napa in the books!

Quick lunch with my friend Jason Moore of Modus Operandi Cellars. He was Weston’s (of Montagu Wines) mentor and is a fellow Texan! He submitted his wines for review for the very first time last year after 10+yrs, and received multiple 92-97pt wines. This SB is so much better than expected...tropical and explosive. Not quite on Arkenstone or Aesthete SB level, but the richness and round texture are very similar. Kiwi, stone fruit, nectarine and a melon/cantaloupe finish. If you enjoy big style SB, not sure there is a better Napa Valley one at $40.

Feb 2nd, 2019
Ki Punwar

Owner, California Wine Republic

8.7

Modus @ Roys-perfect synergy

Modus @ Roys-perfect synergy

Oct 24th, 2014
Nick W
8.0

Not too big on this one.

Not too big on this one.

Feb 25th, 2018
Benjamin Keator

Good acid. Quite focused. Not totally grassy, but not super tropical either. I would pair this with food in a heartbeat.

Good acid. Quite focused. Not totally grassy, but not super tropical either. I would pair this with food in a heartbeat.

Sep 15th, 2017
Kim
8.0

Not bad. Light and easy to drink with almost anything. Lacks a little dimension though. But the glass cork was pretty cool!

Not bad. Light and easy to drink with almost anything. Lacks a little dimension though. But the glass cork was pretty cool!

Oct 8th, 2015
Sophia Snell

Very light not too dry.

Very light not too dry.

Apr 25th, 2015
Brent Norton

Enjoyed. Dry.

Enjoyed. Dry.

Jan 22nd, 2015
Richard Steinberg

2011 Sauv Blanc. Wet grass on nose, lemon citrus, too much acidity on back end

2011 Sauv Blanc. Wet grass on nose, lemon citrus, too much acidity on back end

Nov 5th, 2014
Mike Swadener

2010, fell rather flat, seems to have a funky lactic thing going on. :/

2010, fell rather flat, seems to have a funky lactic thing going on. :/

Sep 22nd, 2013
Kirsta Grauberger

27.00. Ok. Nothing great.

27.00. Ok. Nothing great.

Mar 20th, 2013