Napa Valley, California, USA
Fun fact (for me anyway): Rombauer makes Sauvignon Blanc under screw cap and it’s good. I’ve been drowning in a wave of SB recently (spoiler alert I’m writing an article) and this shiznit stands up. A very ripe orgy of citrus congregates on the wet river stone nose. Gooseberry crashes the party on the tongue as one does along with a whisper of green apple Jolly Rancher, but in a good way. It’s quite light and gauzy but that gauze has a bit of grip and texture—I’m guessing a small percentage of used barrel showing it’s face? Any which way I like this.
Fun fact (for me anyway): Rombauer makes Sauvignon Blanc under screw cap and it’s good. I’ve been drowning in a wave of SB recently (spoiler alert I’m writing an article) and this shiznit stands up. A very ripe orgy of citrus congregates on the wet river stone nose. Gooseberry crashes the party on the tongue as one does along with a whisper of green apple Jolly Rancher, but in a good way. It’s quite light and gauzy but that gauze has a bit of grip and texture—I’m guessing a small percentage of used barrel showing it’s face? Any which way I like this.
Jun 4th, 2023
Nice weight from neutral barrel aging. Lots of key lime, melon rind, and under ripe tropical fruit. Great acidity giving off some dry Riesling vibes.
Nice weight from neutral barrel aging. Lots of key lime, melon rind, and under ripe tropical fruit. Great acidity giving off some dry Riesling vibes.
Mar 27th, 2021
Had another bottle. Fruit 64% Napa & 36% Sonoma. Pale lemon with aromas of fresh ripe citrus and tropical fruits with herb mineral notes. Pineapple, peach and citrus flavors adding grapefruit tones, great acidity balance, smooth, medium+ finish ending with bright mineral character. Nice!
Had another bottle. Fruit 64% Napa & 36% Sonoma. Pale lemon with aromas of fresh ripe citrus and tropical fruits with herb mineral notes. Pineapple, peach and citrus flavors adding grapefruit tones, great acidity balance, smooth, medium+ finish ending with bright mineral character. Nice!
Sep 16th, 2020Grapefruit, lemon, peach, blood orange and honeydew. Racy acidity and great minerality.
Grapefruit, lemon, peach, blood orange and honeydew. Racy acidity and great minerality.
Aug 8th, 2020Grapefruit, lemon, lime zest, apple, peach, slate and hay. Bracing acidity and great minerality.
Grapefruit, lemon, lime zest, apple, peach, slate and hay. Bracing acidity and great minerality.
Jul 4th, 2019
Higher acidity than expected. Went well with Thai, and exploded with food, but I couldn't take it solo.
Higher acidity than expected. Went well with Thai, and exploded with food, but I couldn't take it solo.
Feb 19th, 2019
God bless Rombauer for sticking with that label
God bless Rombauer for sticking with that label
Feb 4th, 2019Apple, grapefruit, lemon, candied citron, hay, slate and peach. Electric acidity and good minerality.
Apple, grapefruit, lemon, candied citron, hay, slate and peach. Electric acidity and good minerality.
Jun 16th, 2018
Loads of pomelo fruit. Satisfying zip on the finish. Pretty pleasant actually. First time drinking their SB. Thanks @Neal Ferry
Loads of pomelo fruit. Satisfying zip on the finish. Pretty pleasant actually. First time drinking their SB. Thanks @Neal Ferry
Feb 12th, 2018
Refreshing Rombauer? Truly. Buckets of fresh pineapple juice and a surprising lack of grass. Well done.
Refreshing Rombauer? Truly. Buckets of fresh pineapple juice and a surprising lack of grass. Well done.
Nov 4th, 2017
