A fresh, clean, bright Sauvignon Blanc from Grieve Vineyard in the Russian River Valley. Displaying stone and orchard fruit notes. Expansive on the palate, gaining in volume and flavors with emerging notes of green apple and prickly pear laced with spicy white pepper through a long, mineral finish.
92 points, Decanter
726 cases made
Opening with a bouquet of citrus blossoms and fresh-cut grass, this Lovall Valley expression serves zesty grapefruit and soft white peach on the palate. The underlying hints of crushed limestone speak to the unique vineyard characteristics. Its vibrant acidity elongates a clean, lingering finish, making this Sauvignon Blanc a refreshing delight.
With sun-drenched slopes and cool breezes sweeping through the vines of the small Lovall Valley, Grieve Vineyard is a privileged location for Sauvignon Blanc. The gentle rolling hills allow the vines to bask in the Napa sunlight, and fosters the development of grapes that truly embody Napa Valley’s impressive expression of refreshing and elegant Sauvignon Blanc.