Massican Sauvignon Blanc 2023
(Napa Valley & Sonoma County, California) - [DM 94] [JS 94] [WE 93] [WA 91]

From the Winery:
Inspired by the Sauvignon wines of northern Italy, our Sauvignon Blanc pays homage to the tart and delicious everyday wine workhorse of the region of Friuli. While it is difficult to recreate these specific Italian wines anywhere else in the world, Sauvignon is our California interpretation of these great Italian white wines. The grapes for this wine are farmed at distinct vineyards in Napa and Sonoma where the temperatures are both the warmest during the day and the coolest at night. That diversity helps us produce a wine of intensity and freshness, and as such we tip-our-Sauvignon-hat to our fellow winemakers in northeast Italy.

Aromas: Lemongrass, Green Apples & Meyer Lemons

Flavors: Pineapple, Grapefruit, Wet Stones & Lime Zest

94 Points - Decanter Magazine:
"A nod to Friuli. Aromatics of lemon verbena, green mangoes and airy white flowers with a kiss of seaspray. The palate is edgy as the acidity zips across your tongue. Flavours of Meyer lemon, rich grilled pineapple, a touch of Hawaiian papaya, and a mineral spine finish the wine." (May 2024)

94 Points - James Suckling:
"Intensely aromatic, with mint, menthol, grapefruit and lime aromas leading to crisp, acidic, tangy flavors of kiwi fruit, green apples, chalky minerals and lime zest on a light body. It’s bone dry, bracing and fresh from first whiff to lingering finish." (May 2024)

93 Points - Wine Enthusiast:
"This wine is zesty, with aromas of ripe lemon, baked apple, dried herbs, lilies and mineral. On the palate, find flavors of pink grapefruit, dried apricot, cinnamon and orange-blossom honey layered with lemongrass and mineral, finishing dry yet juicy. Pair with crab cakes with mango relish. " - Tonya Pitts (Nov 2024)

91 Points - Wine Advocate:
"The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, matured for six months in stainless steel, has pure aromas of white peach, tarragon, petrichor and cut grass. The light-bodied palate features concentrated, layered flavors. It balances a gently creamy texture with fireworks of fresh acidity and has a long, energetic finish. 2,546 cases produced." - Erin Brooks (Oct 2024)