Pedroncelli
East Side Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
A truly enjoyable Sauvignon Blanc example if you fancy highly acidic stone and tropical fruit. Which I do. This wine gives you enough to think about without being overly...anything. It is almost swillable but not quite which in my analytic head is a good thing. Bright acid and stones, honeyed kumquats (both the fruit and rind) and some sort of green herb perhaps , and for sure lime. Not quite balanced perfectly but interesting with a medium length finish. Above average. I like.
A truly enjoyable Sauvignon Blanc example if you fancy highly acidic stone and tropical fruit. Which I do. This wine gives you enough to think about without being overly...anything. It is almost swillable but not quite which in my analytic head is a good thing. Bright acid and stones, honeyed kumquats (both the fruit and rind) and some sort of green herb perhaps , and for sure lime. Not quite balanced perfectly but interesting with a medium length finish. Above average. I like.
Jul 5th, 2016
Lemon, pear, Apple with sweet peaches on the palate. Bright acidity, med-mouthfeel, long finish, and balanced. Great value & everyday white.
Lemon, pear, Apple with sweet peaches on the palate. Bright acidity, med-mouthfeel, long finish, and balanced. Great value & everyday white.
Jun 9th, 2016Granny Smith apple, grapefruit, lemon, limestone and hints of stone fruit. Great acidity and minerality.
Granny Smith apple, grapefruit, lemon, limestone and hints of stone fruit. Great acidity and minerality.
Jun 16th, 2015Pear, Granny Smith apple, Meyer lemon and stone fruit. Still slightly effervescent and nicely balanced.
Pear, Granny Smith apple, Meyer lemon and stone fruit. Still slightly effervescent and nicely balanced.
Jul 12th, 2014
Crisp, fruity, some oak, and a hint of sweetness. Tasted 6 February 2022
Crisp, fruity, some oak, and a hint of sweetness. Tasted 6 February 2022
Feb 6th, 2022
This is the 2013 vintage.
In the glass, the color is a lovely, vibrant yellow. Not insipid in the least!
On the nose, in addition to the normal Citrus and grassy notes, there's a slight buttery character. A little bit odd, since this wine is fermented in stainless steel. Not overpowering, and not bad. Just not what I was expecting.
On the palate, this wine is hugely pineapple! There are a little bit of green or slightly grassy notes around the perimeter, but not deeply rooted. The flavor is bold and riich. The alcohol is faintly present and not overwhelming. This ain't your mama's "Napa Valley mouthwash! I love it!
This is the 2013 vintage.
In the glass, the color is a lovely, vibrant yellow. Not insipid in the least!
On the nose, in addition to the normal Citrus and grassy notes, there's a slight buttery character. A little bit odd, since this wine is fermented in stainless steel. Not overpowering, and not bad. Just not what I was expecting.
On the palate, this wine is hugely pineapple! There are a little bit of green or slightly grassy notes around the perimeter, but not deeply rooted. The flavor is bold and riich. The alcohol is faintly present and not overwhelming. This ain't your mama's "Napa Valley mouthwash! I love it!
Just didn't do it for me especially considering the price
Just didn't do it for me especially considering the price
Mar 31st, 2017Fresh and poached pear, Granny Smith, vanilla, and lime blossom. A nice, casual aperitif that's ripe yet refreshing.
Fresh and poached pear, Granny Smith, vanilla, and lime blossom. A nice, casual aperitif that's ripe yet refreshing.
Sep 9th, 2016