Orin Swift Cellars
Blank Stare Sauvignon Blanc
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Too much Boxwood and acid, unbalanced
Too much Boxwood and acid, unbalanced
Sep 21st, 2017
iMovie combination of Sav Blanc & moscato.
iMovie combination of Sav Blanc & moscato.
The moscato blended in Sav Blanc adds character and notes of orange blossom. Nice change of pace
The moscato blended in Sav Blanc adds character and notes of orange blossom. Nice change of pace
Nov 22nd, 2018
Sauv Blanc (blended with 5% Semillon) on steroids. Big nose of lemon, peach and a hint of fresh cut grass. Lemony on the pallet with just a hint of oak (wine is blended with both Steel and Oak fermented SB) and wet stone. Beautifully balanced with a long finish. Looking loads of acidity. At 15% alcohol, a bit of a powerhouse. Enjoyed at a Tasting at The Irving Inn. Revisited in May 2020. Above notes still apply. The oak is a bit more pronounced in this bottle, which makes it even more “Fume’ Blanc” in style.
Sauv Blanc (blended with 5% Semillon) on steroids. Big nose of lemon, peach and a hint of fresh cut grass. Lemony on the pallet with just a hint of oak (wine is blended with both Steel and Oak fermented SB) and wet stone. Beautifully balanced with a long finish. Looking loads of acidity. At 15% alcohol, a bit of a powerhouse. Enjoyed at a Tasting at The Irving Inn. Revisited in May 2020. Above notes still apply. The oak is a bit more pronounced in this bottle, which makes it even more “Fume’ Blanc” in style.
Jun 2nd, 2018
We did a blind tasting on this and the net result was: $20 Sancerre....
We did a blind tasting on this and the net result was: $20 Sancerre....
Dec 20th, 2017
Nothing can compare to Kim’s Blank stare.
Nothing can compare to Kim’s Blank stare.
Nov 19th, 2017
Well balanced. Smooth. Great snacks al fresco with neighbors.
Well balanced. Smooth. Great snacks al fresco with neighbors.
Oct 21st, 2017Perfect summer sipper. Strong pear on the nose. Pirates in the harbor.
Perfect summer sipper. Strong pear on the nose. Pirates in the harbor.
Aug 20th, 2017
Great new release from master Dave Phinney, crisp white grapefruit on the nose and the palate, rounded out by old vine semillon from the historic Monte Rosso vineyard gives it breadth and length, a stunner with the sweet wild gulf shrimp and fresh pesto on our fettuccine, yum!
Great new release from master Dave Phinney, crisp white grapefruit on the nose and the palate, rounded out by old vine semillon from the historic Monte Rosso vineyard gives it breadth and length, a stunner with the sweet wild gulf shrimp and fresh pesto on our fettuccine, yum!
Jun 25th, 2017