Paul Hobbs
CrossBarn Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc
Pretty crisp and refreshing sauv blanc.. Lychee and lemon oil on the nose, bright acidity and floral mouthfeel.. Well made, great food wine.
Pretty crisp and refreshing sauv blanc.. Lychee and lemon oil on the nose, bright acidity and floral mouthfeel.. Well made, great food wine.
Oct 26th, 2015I expected a California Sauvignon Blanc to taste fruity - the opposite of grassy. This CrossBarm Sauvignon Blanc plays the herbal card like an ace-high straight. New Zealandesque? Maybe, a bit. But there is more than the grassy aroma on the nose. The tropical fruit mows the lawn nicely, with pineapple and guava in abundance. A citrusy mineral note also plays into the bouquet. The mouthfeel is dominated a brisk acidity and that citrus angle, with apples and pears to boot. The herbal feel is certainly a major force, but not to the exclusion of the fruit. It is a beautiful Sauvignon Blanc which should please any New World palate.
I expected a California Sauvignon Blanc to taste fruity - the opposite of grassy. This CrossBarm Sauvignon Blanc plays the herbal card like an ace-high straight. New Zealandesque? Maybe, a bit. But there is more than the grassy aroma on the nose. The tropical fruit mows the lawn nicely, with pineapple and guava in abundance. A citrusy mineral note also plays into the bouquet. The mouthfeel is dominated a brisk acidity and that citrus angle, with apples and pears to boot. The herbal feel is certainly a major force, but not to the exclusion of the fruit. It is a beautiful Sauvignon Blanc which should please any New World palate.
Aug 4th, 2015A surprisingly minerally California #SauvignonBlanc. Would've guessed some Semillon here, but just 13% barrel-fermented!
A surprisingly minerally California #SauvignonBlanc. Would've guessed some Semillon here, but just 13% barrel-fermented!
Jul 10th, 2015Enjoyed this last night with my husband. Surprisingly not sweet with fantastic minerality
Enjoyed this last night with my husband. Surprisingly not sweet with fantastic minerality
Jun 15th, 2018