Zesty grapefruit, grass and fresh green herbs. Full-bodied and fairly complex. 14.5 % alcohol had me concerned but this is showing excellent balance today, retaining lovely acid and freshness after 3 years in bottle. The quality of farming at the Rochioli vineyard is impeccable and results in good purity and balance. Very few California Sauvignon Blancs are this full-bodied and manage to show precise varietal character- this is one of them. Pairs well with a variety of salads and vegetable dishes, even some spicy Asian foods and of course anything with fresh green herbs.
Zesty grapefruit, grass and fresh green herbs. Full-bodied and fairly complex. 14.5 % alcohol had me concerned but this is showing excellent balance today, retaining lovely acid and freshness after 3 years in bottle. The quality of farming at the Rochioli vineyard is impeccable and results in good purity and balance. Very few California Sauvignon Blancs are this full-bodied and manage to show precise varietal character- this is one of them. Pairs well with a variety of salads and vegetable dishes, even some spicy Asian foods and of course anything with fresh green herbs.
Jan 23rd, 2018
Grass and citrus with a tiny bit of cat urine. Wish there was a little more acidity, but still really great on a pleasant Monday afternoon.
Grass and citrus with a tiny bit of cat urine. Wish there was a little more acidity, but still really great on a pleasant Monday afternoon.
Oct 10th, 2016
Really quite fine. Subtle melange of red grapefruit pith, honeydew, kiwi, and underripe papaya. There's a methol-herbaceous veneer across the wine, but none of the obnoxious asparagus water or jalapeño notes that characterize more clumsy pyrazine management. While the 14.5% alcohol will be too much for some, there's a great texture that comes from it. And hey, there are more than a few vintages of the Cotats and a few Dagueneau wines that are 14%+...Just a pillow of low toast, well-integrated oak and creamy (malo?) texture. I weirdly could maybe use more oak because of how vibrant the fruit is...
Really quite fine. Subtle melange of red grapefruit pith, honeydew, kiwi, and underripe papaya. There's a methol-herbaceous veneer across the wine, but none of the obnoxious asparagus water or jalapeño notes that characterize more clumsy pyrazine management. While the 14.5% alcohol will be too much for some, there's a great texture that comes from it. And hey, there are more than a few vintages of the Cotats and a few Dagueneau wines that are 14%+...Just a pillow of low toast, well-integrated oak and creamy (malo?) texture. I weirdly could maybe use more oak because of how vibrant the fruit is...
Mar 6th, 2016
Bright gooseberry, citrus zest, vanilla, and baking spices.
Bright gooseberry, citrus zest, vanilla, and baking spices.
Jul 25th, 2015
Unbelievable, a bright styled Sav Blanc with peach and lemon grass. I think this is my favorite Sav Blac out of the US, going to get a case next.
Unbelievable, a bright styled Sav Blanc with peach and lemon grass. I think this is my favorite Sav Blac out of the US, going to get a case next.
Jul 10th, 2015
Medium+ acid & medium mouthfeel with a slight oiliness. Bright citrus of white grapefruit, lemon zest, & hint of cat pee. Balanced!
Medium+ acid & medium mouthfeel with a slight oiliness. Bright citrus of white grapefruit, lemon zest, & hint of cat pee. Balanced!
Jul 9th, 2015
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
