Groth Sauvignon Blanc 2024
(Napa Valley, California) - [DM 94] [WS 91] [JS 90]

Notes from the Winemaker:
Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc has been part of the Groth family of wines since our winery was founded in 1982. Over the past four decades, we’ve sourced this variety from some of the best sites in Napa Valley, including our own Oakville Estate, and honed our skills in the vineyard and cellar to produce Sauvignon Blanc that is balanced, refreshing and aromatic — just the way we love it.

This wine is produced from grapes grown on our Oakville Estate, as well as from select grower vineyards representing a range of microclimates in Napa Valley. The warmer areas give us Sauvignon Blanc with melon and citrus characteristics in both aroma and flavor. The cooler areas provide fruit with a solid, crisp backbone that gives the wine an exciting liveliness and balances the rich creaminess from sur lie aging. The Semillon is grown on our Oakville Estate, and it contributes roundness and weight to the mouthfeel.

Tasting Notes:
The 2024 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc has a beautiful pale straw color. On the nose, it bursts with fresh-cut cantaloupe, zesty lime, ripe papaya, a hint of candied lemon, and a touch of white pepper. The palate offers refreshing lemon-lime and citrus oil notes, giving it a smooth, lively character. It has a crisp, clean finish with just the right amount of bright acidity and a lovely waxy feel.

— Director of Winegrowing Ted Henry

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Ratings & Reviews

94 Points - Decanter Magazine:
"Groth’s 2024 Sauvignon Blanc inclues 11% Semillon and was fermented in neutral oak and aged three months on the lees. Lime blossom, yellow apple, white peach and apricot mingle with a touch of salty sea spray. Light- to medium-bodied, the palate mirrors the bright aromatics, finishing with subtle brioche and baking spice notes. Fresh acidity balances the generous, fleshy orchard fruit, giving the wine both length and poise. A consistently well‑made Sauvignon Blanc that deserves a spot in every wine lover’s fridge – perfect for both weeknight and weekend enjoyment." - Jonathan Cristaldi (July 2025)

91 Points - Wine Spectator:
Impressive for the harmony of its precise, elegant lemony notes and its flavors of tangerine and plump, ripe and salted melon, all on a light and crisp frame. Details of ripe peach, orange blossoms and freshly grated ginger, plus a touch of lemon balm, linger on the finish alongside a hint of green tea. 

90 Points - James Suckling:
"This has citrusy, slightly grassy character with apples, lemon rind, spicy herbs and crushed stones on the nose. Medium-bodied, textured and juicy, it finishes creamy and sleek." (Mar 2025)