Moraga Vineyards
Estate Sauvignon Blanc
Los Angeles County, South Coast, California, USA
Moraga Estate – Sauvignon Blanc – Vintage 2005
Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, USA 🇺🇸
Overview
A rare gem from the limestone-studded canyons of Bel Air, this 100% Sauvignon Blanc continues to shine in 2025. Two decades in the bottle and it still delivers poise, energy, and a layered expression that challenges assumptions about the longevity of this varietal.
Aromas & Flavors
Opening with lifted citrus zest, preserved lemon, and green apple skin, it deepens into honeycomb, dried herbs, land gentle nuttiness. Secondary notes of chamomile and a faint saline edge complete the picture.
Mouthfeel
Bright yet rounded, linear acidity still carries the wine, while age has smoothed the edges into a harmonious, almost waxy texture. The finish is long, mineral, and quietly elegant.
Food Pairings
Perfect with grilled halibut, herb-roasted chicken, or even aged goat cheese. A wine this mature also deserves space on its own, meditative sipping recommended.
Verdict
Impressive endurance and balance. This is a testament to site, winemaking, and patience. Moraga once again proves itself as a hidden enclave of age-worthy Sauvignon Blanc.
Did You Know?
Moraga is one of the few vineyards within Los Angeles city limits, producing wines since the 1980s from a terroir influenced by both limestone soils and cooling Pacific breezes.
🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
This bottle reconfirms my awe for Moraga whites, Sauvignon Blanc with two decades under its belt, still lively, still complete. A benchmark in my experience of California whites.
Moraga Estate – Sauvignon Blanc – Vintage 2005
Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, USA 🇺🇸
Overview
A rare gem from the limestone-studded canyons of Bel Air, this 100% Sauvignon Blanc continues to shine in 2025. Two decades in the bottle and it still delivers poise, energy, and a layered expression that challenges assumptions about the longevity of this varietal.
Aromas & Flavors
Opening with lifted citrus zest, preserved lemon, and green apple skin, it deepens into honeycomb, dried herbs, land gentle nuttiness. Secondary notes of chamomile and a faint saline edge complete the picture.
Mouthfeel
Bright yet rounded, linear acidity still carries the wine, while age has smoothed the edges into a harmonious, almost waxy texture. The finish is long, mineral, and quietly elegant.
Food Pairings
Perfect with grilled halibut, herb-roasted chicken, or even aged goat cheese. A wine this mature also deserves space on its own, meditative sipping recommended.
Verdict
Impressive endurance and balance. This is a testament to site, winemaking, and patience. Moraga once again proves itself as a hidden enclave of age-worthy Sauvignon Blanc.
Did You Know?
Moraga is one of the few vineyards within Los Angeles city limits, producing wines since the 1980s from a terroir influenced by both limestone soils and cooling Pacific breezes.
🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
This bottle reconfirms my awe for Moraga whites, Sauvignon Blanc with two decades under its belt, still lively, still complete. A benchmark in my experience of California whites.