Vaughn Duffy
Sauvignon Blanc
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Lovely and fresh Russian River SB, light straw color, nose with notes if citrus, lime, guava, grapefruit and a touch of spring flowers, medium body, pleasant acidity, fresh finish. All in all a nice wine, my score 86, drink to 2018
Lovely and fresh Russian River SB, light straw color, nose with notes if citrus, lime, guava, grapefruit and a touch of spring flowers, medium body, pleasant acidity, fresh finish. All in all a nice wine, my score 86, drink to 2018
Jan 18th, 2016Mouthwatering! Smells like melon and apples
Mouthwatering! Smells like melon and apples
Jun 27th, 2014
For $25.00 okay.
But on sale for $13.00, no brainer. Buy a case
Winemaker's Notes: "Hopkins River Ranch is located in the heart of the Russian River Valley southeast of the town of Windsor. We harvest Sauvignon Blanc from two different blocks of the vineyard. The first pick comes from a 40-year-old block of an unknown clone, some of the oldest Sauv Blanc vines in Sonoma County. The second pick is from a valley floor block nestled between Eastside Rd. and the banks of the Russian River itself. Like the rest of the North Coast, the 2018 harvest was bountiful at Hopkins Ranch. Picking started 3-4 weeks later than it had in recent years. Ripening was slow and we saw full flavor maturity in the grapes with more tropical fruit flavors than the greener grassy notes that Sauvignon Blanc can be known for. As usual, we fermented the two blocks in a combination of older oak barrels and stainless steel tanks. The wine was aged in 2/3 oak and 1/3 stainless for four months before bottling.
For $25.00 okay.
But on sale for $13.00, no brainer. Buy a case
Winemaker's Notes: "Hopkins River Ranch is located in the heart of the Russian River Valley southeast of the town of Windsor. We harvest Sauvignon Blanc from two different blocks of the vineyard. The first pick comes from a 40-year-old block of an unknown clone, some of the oldest Sauv Blanc vines in Sonoma County. The second pick is from a valley floor block nestled between Eastside Rd. and the banks of the Russian River itself. Like the rest of the North Coast, the 2018 harvest was bountiful at Hopkins Ranch. Picking started 3-4 weeks later than it had in recent years. Ripening was slow and we saw full flavor maturity in the grapes with more tropical fruit flavors than the greener grassy notes that Sauvignon Blanc can be known for. As usual, we fermented the two blocks in a combination of older oak barrels and stainless steel tanks. The wine was aged in 2/3 oak and 1/3 stainless for four months before bottling.
Amazing nose. Honey, melon, grass, floral, exploding with flavor and acidity!
Amazing nose. Honey, melon, grass, floral, exploding with flavor and acidity!
Apr 21st, 2018
I want another bottle. This 2013 is drinking well.
I want another bottle. This 2013 is drinking well.
Sep 4th, 2016Fresh, light clean, perfect with a crab salad.
Fresh, light clean, perfect with a crab salad.
Apr 11th, 2015
Great example of Sauv Blanc...stunning.
Great example of Sauv Blanc...stunning.
Jan 12th, 2015
getting down to business. think a bit of minerally citrus will help.
getting down to business. think a bit of minerally citrus will help.
Sep 5th, 2014