Orin Swift Cellars
Blank Stare Sauvignon Blanc
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Star bright yellow. Slow-moving legs. White pepper and citrus rind on the inviting nose. Echoed on the very big (15.5% ABV) palate which adds green apple, underripe banana, and birch (not necessarily in that order). Acidity is a bit low for the variety, but still fully present. Overall, more of a red wine feel than a that if a traditional white wine but without the skin time. Pairing? Ignore your usual SB go-to dishes. Favor very rich and heavy "white wine" fare -- shellfish-topped salmon, swordfish, pork tenderloin, any surrounded by rich cream sauce -- or even the lighter end of "red wine" dishes like filet mignon under Béarnaise sauce. Not your typical SB. Decant and drink by 2024.
Star bright yellow. Slow-moving legs. White pepper and citrus rind on the inviting nose. Echoed on the very big (15.5% ABV) palate which adds green apple, underripe banana, and birch (not necessarily in that order). Acidity is a bit low for the variety, but still fully present. Overall, more of a red wine feel than a that if a traditional white wine but without the skin time. Pairing? Ignore your usual SB go-to dishes. Favor very rich and heavy "white wine" fare -- shellfish-topped salmon, swordfish, pork tenderloin, any surrounded by rich cream sauce -- or even the lighter end of "red wine" dishes like filet mignon under Béarnaise sauce. Not your typical SB. Decant and drink by 2024.
Aug 23rd, 2023
A blend of 95% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Semillon, pale lemon color with aromas of tropical and citrus fruits with grassy notes. On the palate peach, pear and citrus flavors with flint and sweet herb notes, with balanced acidity. Medium+ finish ending with mineral and grassy notes. Nice!
A blend of 95% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Semillon, pale lemon color with aromas of tropical and citrus fruits with grassy notes. On the palate peach, pear and citrus flavors with flint and sweet herb notes, with balanced acidity. Medium+ finish ending with mineral and grassy notes. Nice!
Jul 21st, 2019
Just not a fan of the Chardonnay. This SB is much better. Very much new world to me. Finishes with a creaminess to it. The acidity is for the most part erased . Would absolutely purchase this one. @Greg Ballington Want thank you for sharing this with me.
Just not a fan of the Chardonnay. This SB is much better. Very much new world to me. Finishes with a creaminess to it. The acidity is for the most part erased . Would absolutely purchase this one. @Greg Ballington Want thank you for sharing this with me.
Nov 3rd, 2017
Too much Boxwood and acid, unbalanced
Too much Boxwood and acid, unbalanced
Sep 21st, 2017Tried ‘16, now ‘17 A blend of 97% Sauvignon Blanc & 3% Muscat (note: the ‘16 blend had Semillon vs Muscat), pale lemon-lime color with aromas of tropical and citrus fruits with zesty honey notes. On the palate apple, peach, pear and citrus flavors with wet stone and subtle herb notes, with gorgeous acidity. Long fresh finish ending with mineral notes. Nice! ‘17 to me is a tad better.
Tried ‘16, now ‘17 A blend of 97% Sauvignon Blanc & 3% Muscat (note: the ‘16 blend had Semillon vs Muscat), pale lemon-lime color with aromas of tropical and citrus fruits with zesty honey notes. On the palate apple, peach, pear and citrus flavors with wet stone and subtle herb notes, with gorgeous acidity. Long fresh finish ending with mineral notes. Nice! ‘17 to me is a tad better.
1 person found it helpfulJul 27th, 2019
A scrumptious Sav Blanc🍷 thanks Malisto
A scrumptious Sav Blanc🍷 thanks Malisto
1 person found it helpfulJan 1st, 2018Delicate nose with aromas of white peach and pear. Quite round, moderate acidity
Delicate nose with aromas of white peach and pear. Quite round, moderate acidity
Dec 26th, 2021
Definitely new world wine. Much better than any other white I’ve had from this producer. Very yummy
Definitely new world wine. Much better than any other white I’ve had from this producer. Very yummy
Feb 15th, 2020
I love this Chardonnay leaning Sauvignon Blanc! Chars on the palette, Sauvignon on the nose. This paired quite well with oysters,
I love this Chardonnay leaning Sauvignon Blanc! Chars on the palette, Sauvignon on the nose. This paired quite well with oysters,
Nov 21st, 2019