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Santa Ynez Valley Sauvignon Blanc

8.931 ratings
8.912 pro ratings
Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, 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
Ellen Clifford

Splendid—crisp, more fruit-forward, and the gooseberry and petrichor hint at the Savvy B of it all. It gives citrus, pineapple, and apple on the nose and palate, bleeding into handsome honeysuckle. REALLY good. Nuanced. It brings texture and evolves with time—more floral and gooseberry notes arrive.

Splendid—crisp, more fruit-forward, and the gooseberry and petrichor hint at the Savvy B of it all. It gives citrus, pineapple, and apple on the nose and palate, bleeding into handsome honeysuckle. REALLY good. Nuanced. It brings texture and evolves with time—more floral and gooseberry notes arrive.

Aug 16th, 2024
Rob Brobst III

If you know then you know…. Shhhhhh

If you know then you know…. Shhhhhh

Sep 2nd, 2023
Ellen Clifford

Sunshiny citrus plus vanilla bean and Meyer lemon all on an dewy autumn lawn.

Sunshiny citrus plus vanilla bean and Meyer lemon all on an dewy autumn lawn.

May 9th, 2023
Al Shikoh

Light yellow in the glass with glints of green. Fragrant nose of lemon custard, lime zest, lemongrass, and honeysuckle. The fruit character leans more to the tropical on the palate. A bit of Sémillon adds body but still crisp and refreshing with good acidity. Aged 1/3 in new French oak, 1/3 in neutral oak, and 1/3 in stainless steel. Very nice offering from Jonata’s second label.

Light yellow in the glass with glints of green. Fragrant nose of lemon custard, lime zest, lemongrass, and honeysuckle. The fruit character leans more to the tropical on the palate. A bit of Sémillon adds body but still crisp and refreshing with good acidity. Aged 1/3 in new French oak, 1/3 in neutral oak, and 1/3 in stainless steel. Very nice offering from Jonata’s second label.

May 14th, 2018
Matt Sterr

Alpine notes and a lil pee on the nose. Citrus rind on the palate.

Alpine notes and a lil pee on the nose. Citrus rind on the palate.

Oct 5th, 2017
Jackie Smith

"Sauv blanc"

"Sauv blanc"

1 person found it helpfulJan 11th, 2017
Brian Duffy

Sommelier & Beverage Director The Barrymore Las Vegas

8.8

Brighter and rounder than one would expect from a California Sauvignon Blanc. Extremely food friendly.

Brighter and rounder than one would expect from a California Sauvignon Blanc. Extremely food friendly.

Feb 4th, 2016
Jayme Henderson-Steese

Great acidity, tropical notes of guava and tangerine, dry, mineral-driven finish. Great wine from the Jonata winemaker. #sauvignonblanc #california #2013 #theparing

Great acidity, tropical notes of guava and tangerine, dry, mineral-driven finish. Great wine from the Jonata winemaker. #sauvignonblanc #california #2013 #theparing

Feb 26th, 2015
Hemal Patel

Very balanced red wine with blueberry aftertaste.

Very balanced red wine with blueberry aftertaste.

Feb 18th, 2024
David

Delish!

Delish!

Jan 10th, 2022