Quivira Vineyard and Winery
Alder Grove Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Popped and poured. Drank in a large line-up of wines so no formal notes. What I can say with certainty is that this is a strong follow-up to the 2017 vintage which was an absolute fire-cracker and one of the best Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon blends I've had from the New World. The 2018 seems to have slightly more subdued fruit but the same racy acidity and minerality which is what make the Alder Grove SB's so exciting anyway. A wine to drink now although they won't go bad anytime soon. I intent to grab more.
Popped and poured. Drank in a large line-up of wines so no formal notes. What I can say with certainty is that this is a strong follow-up to the 2017 vintage which was an absolute fire-cracker and one of the best Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon blends I've had from the New World. The 2018 seems to have slightly more subdued fruit but the same racy acidity and minerality which is what make the Alder Grove SB's so exciting anyway. A wine to drink now although they won't go bad anytime soon. I intent to grab more.
Mar 26th, 2020
17’ Quivira Alder Grove SB. Pale straw color(sitting in the glass all night) it’s much lighter. Medium bodied
The inviting aromas of peach, guava, orange blossom, key lime pie, followed by a palate full of juicy grapefruit & lively citrus flavors. Moderate/light acidity floats nicely on the back of the palate. Serve at cellar temperature!!! Not to cold.
Incredible value at $ 20 dollars a bottle. Cali version of a well made Bordeaux. Just love it!
17’ Quivira Alder Grove SB. Pale straw color(sitting in the glass all night) it’s much lighter. Medium bodied
The inviting aromas of peach, guava, orange blossom, key lime pie, followed by a palate full of juicy grapefruit & lively citrus flavors. Moderate/light acidity floats nicely on the back of the palate. Serve at cellar temperature!!! Not to cold.
Incredible value at $ 20 dollars a bottle. Cali version of a well made Bordeaux. Just love it!
Quivira’s Alder Grove bottling is one of the better CA Sauvignon Blancs that I’ve had. The bouquet is very pretty with pomelo, elderflower and soft bell pepper notes. On the palate, it’s even more exciting with golden raspberries, lime and minerals. The finish is long with acid that excites, giving this so much life. This is the best wine I’ve yet tasted from Quivira and definitely on my radar moving forward. As a side note: Quivira is a certified biodynamic producer and a must visit if you’re ever in Dry Creek; even if it’s just to walk their property and eat produce from their garden right off the tree or right out of the ground.
Quivira’s Alder Grove bottling is one of the better CA Sauvignon Blancs that I’ve had. The bouquet is very pretty with pomelo, elderflower and soft bell pepper notes. On the palate, it’s even more exciting with golden raspberries, lime and minerals. The finish is long with acid that excites, giving this so much life. This is the best wine I’ve yet tasted from Quivira and definitely on my radar moving forward. As a side note: Quivira is a certified biodynamic producer and a must visit if you’re ever in Dry Creek; even if it’s just to walk their property and eat produce from their garden right off the tree or right out of the ground.
1 person found it helpfulNov 4th, 2019
Lemon color, med+ acidity, med+ body aromas grapefruit and melon. The semillon adds creamy, maybe even a waxy flavor. Hard to put down. $30?
Lemon color, med+ acidity, med+ body aromas grapefruit and melon. The semillon adds creamy, maybe even a waxy flavor. Hard to put down. $30?
Aug 22nd, 2023
Super peach, nectarine notes. Not a varietal I usually like but this one was nice.
Super peach, nectarine notes. Not a varietal I usually like but this one was nice.
Jul 1st, 2022
Grassy, citric, grapefruit-noted sauvignon from a consistently great vineyard.
Grassy, citric, grapefruit-noted sauvignon from a consistently great vineyard.
Aug 7th, 2020
Fruit: melon, tropical, lime
Other: mineral
Acidity: High
Body: light
Alcohol: High
Mouth feel: This wine felt lean and refreshing. Perfect on a summers day.
Fruit: melon, tropical, lime
Other: mineral
Acidity: High
Body: light
Alcohol: High
Mouth feel: This wine felt lean and refreshing. Perfect on a summers day.
Shout out thx for recommending this go to @David L 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Excellent QPR💰👍🏻 Layers of depth at this price point in SB is a rarity! Thanks again & Cheers!
Shout out thx for recommending this go to @David L 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Excellent QPR💰👍🏻 Layers of depth at this price point in SB is a rarity! Thanks again & Cheers!
Apr 27th, 2020
Delicious. Very fun to drink. Grapefruit and lime notes. Smooth and round - ranks up there towards the top CA Sauvignon Blancs I’ve tasted.
Delicious. Very fun to drink. Grapefruit and lime notes. Smooth and round - ranks up there towards the top CA Sauvignon Blancs I’ve tasted.
Jan 24th, 2020