Scholium Project

The Prince In His Caves Farina Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc

9.3295 ratings
9.384 pro ratings
California, USA
Sauvignon Blanc
Cheddar & Gruyere, Tomato-Based, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Goat & Feta Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Salads & Greens, Meaty & Oily Fish, Fruit Desserts, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Paco Suro

Funky fun. High sulfur. Barnyard funk 101. Would never know it’s a SavBlanc. This is great stuff. Has to be part of The Trustfall. #doloresoutpost

Funky fun. High sulfur. Barnyard funk 101. Would never know it’s a SavBlanc. This is great stuff. Has to be part of The Trustfall. #doloresoutpost

Sep 26th, 2020
Chris Zitzman

This is remarkable: As a gent said far more earlier than me: this transcends the bullshit.
@its a magical wine that happens to be drinking in its prime.

This is remarkable: As a gent said far more earlier than me: this transcends the bullshit.
@its a magical wine that happens to be drinking in its prime.

Apr 8th, 2019
Allison Lyzenga

Deep gold; medium plus intensity aromas of yellow apple, melon, pineapple, lychee, blossom, custard, cream; developing; dry, medium plus acid, medium minus tannins, medium alcohol, medium plus body, pronounced intensity flavors of yellow apple, apple skin, melon, pineapple, juicy apricot, custard, long finish; excellent

Deep gold; medium plus intensity aromas of yellow apple, melon, pineapple, lychee, blossom, custard, cream; developing; dry, medium plus acid, medium minus tannins, medium alcohol, medium plus body, pronounced intensity flavors of yellow apple, apple skin, melon, pineapple, juicy apricot, custard, long finish; excellent

Sep 16th, 2018
Big Bob Dillon aka G-Somm

Skin contact SB super weird, citrus, sour apricots almost gelee like mouth feel, might need more, Orange wine for Bumgardner

Skin contact SB super weird, citrus, sour apricots almost gelee like mouth feel, might need more, Orange wine for Bumgardner

3 people found it helpfulOct 30th, 2014
Marika Reuling

Vintner/Partner Reuling Vineyard

9.7

Scholium project wine! So funky and fun. Enjoyed at Puritan and Co. in Cambridge

Scholium project wine! So funky and fun. Enjoyed at Puritan and Co. in Cambridge

2 people found it helpfulJan 17th, 2014
Adam Kincaid

This is a big wine full of big contradictions. First of all, was not expecting a dark golden, almost orange hue. Had to look it up and was surprised by an SB with intense skin and malo aging. A pungent, sour nose. It’s not at all a turn off, the opposite really. At the front I get a brine, salt water character but that quickly turns into a giant sour apricot with a long lingering finish that transitions into unripe banana and spicy herbs. Medium to full body with loads of puckering acid. A unique and wildly different wine.

This is a big wine full of big contradictions. First of all, was not expecting a dark golden, almost orange hue. Had to look it up and was surprised by an SB with intense skin and malo aging. A pungent, sour nose. It’s not at all a turn off, the opposite really. At the front I get a brine, salt water character but that quickly turns into a giant sour apricot with a long lingering finish that transitions into unripe banana and spicy herbs. Medium to full body with loads of puckering acid. A unique and wildly different wine.

1 person found it helpfulSep 22nd, 2018
Nicole Hakli

Sommelier The NoMad Restaurant

9.5

Hearty white for a cold winters night! Textured tannic stone fruit: apricot, peach, and orange rind. Great structure.

Hearty white for a cold winters night! Textured tannic stone fruit: apricot, peach, and orange rind. Great structure.

1 person found it helpfulJan 8th, 2018
Erin Callahan

Social Media and Tasting Room Manager Red Car Wine

9.5

Dayummmmm

Dayummmmm

1 person found it helpfulSep 23rd, 2017
Daniel Bailey

Sommelier Mastros Steakhouse

9.6

I loved this wine. Fun, wild, and unique - just like Abe. Its a Sauv Blanc like no other. Peach and apricot, in flavor and color. Bright and powerful at 6 years old. We strained and decanted. Perfect match to the cuisine at Faith & Flower (LA,CA,USA). Tuna tartar, risotto(s), jerk chicken. Mmmmm.

I loved this wine. Fun, wild, and unique - just like Abe. Its a Sauv Blanc like no other. Peach and apricot, in flavor and color. Bright and powerful at 6 years old. We strained and decanted. Perfect match to the cuisine at Faith & Flower (LA,CA,USA). Tuna tartar, risotto(s), jerk chicken. Mmmmm.

May 8th, 2017
Charlie Evans

I dug the hell outta this. 30 day skin contact Sav Blanc. Side by side with the Czech wine. Had a bit more high toned fruit coming through and a bit sharper acid.

I dug the hell outta this. 30 day skin contact Sav Blanc. Side by side with the Czech wine. Had a bit more high toned fruit coming through and a bit sharper acid.

Apr 5th, 2017