Freddy R. Troya

9.2

Margerum Sybarite Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Sauvignon Blanc – Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara AVA, California, USA 🇺🇸

Overview
Crafted from Margerum’s top Sauvignon Blanc vineyard sources in Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara, Sybarite is a more textural and layered interpretation of the variety. Rather than emphasizing overt tropical fruit, it focuses on elegance, persistence, and a refined sense of place.

Aromas & Flavors
Lemon zest, white peach, grapefruit, subtle melon, fresh herbs, and delicate floral notes unfold over a beautifully mineral core with hints of citrus peel and wet stone.

Mouthfeel
Silky and beautifully balanced with gentle acidity, remarkable texture, and a graceful, lingering finish. Precision and finesse take center stage rather than sheer intensity.

Food Pairings
Halibut, grilled sea bass, Dungeness crab, oysters, sushi, roasted chicken, fresh goat cheese, or creamy seafood risotto.

Verdict
An elegant, terroir-driven Sauvignon Blanc that favors balance and sophistication over exuberance. Complex, expressive, and a wonderful reminder of the remarkable quality emerging from Santa Barbara.

Did You Know?
A previous vintage of Margerum Sybarite Sauvignon Blanc was selected to accompany the blue crab course at a White House State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama in honor of Singapore’s Prime Minister in 2016—a testament to the wine’s refinement and food-pairing versatility.

🍷 Personal Pick
This is one of those Sauvignon Blancs that quietly changes expectations. It isn’t driven by punchy acidity or explosive tropical fruit—instead, its elegance, texture, and remarkably delicate finish make it one of the finest American expressions of the variety I’ve tasted. Another compelling reason why Santa Barbara continues to impress me as one of California’s great wine regions. — 9 hours ago

KA

9.4

Lonesome Dove — 3 months ago

Erica Cessna

9.0

Kristian brought to dinner — 5 months ago

Sonia Ross

9.0

December wine, paired with pan seared Pacific sockeye salmon. — 7 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Ruby color with aromas of red fruit, herb spice and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of raspberry and cherry with dried herb notes, vanilla and toasty oak. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fresh fruit, spice and earthy tones. — 10 months ago

Karie Kwiat

9.0

Full body! Really enjoyed — 5 years ago

Tim O’Brien

9.3

Really good cab sav someone gave us for engagement, not bitter at all but still rich (in a good way) — 5 days ago

Joseph Barsky

9.4

2020 vintage. 4 years after Delectable review, still quite primary but dropping sediment. Enjoyable but not 97 points. — 2 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2025 vintage. Tasty! 4.15.26. — 3 months ago

A Smith

9.2

One of my favorites. I think the Cabernet Sauvignon is a little better. This one is so very smooth. Don’t know how to describe taste. — 5 months ago

Brian S

9.2

Holding very well, still has some legs but fruit is waning. — 6 months ago

Conrad Green

9.3

Dark peppery fruit. Lush with black cherry. Good balance. Delicious — 8 months ago

with Peter, Gregg and 1 other

Eric Urbani

9.2

Still our fave — 5 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2023 vintage. Banging, as usual, for the price and foes far beyond. 6.24.26. — 7 days ago

Yosuke Sato

9.2

LAで飲んだシャルドネ
すっきり爽やか — 6 hours ago

Elizabeth Vecseri

9.0

Dark fruity, succulent. Light tannins. Enjoyable on a cool spring evening to sip. Plum, blackberry, tobacco, light mineral aftertaste. — 2 months ago

Deb Hollander

9.1

Loved the hint of cherry and the balanced tannins. — 4 months ago

Jason Keefer

9.2

Great blend with literally the kitchen sink of varietals (10!). Haven’t had their more pricy cuvées but if this is any indication, they knock it out of the park! Side note, gorgeous tasting room. @Ryan Colthorp came visit for a wine trip! — 5 months ago

with Natasha

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Light garnet color. Very interesting nose and palate of red fruits, rose petals, dried herbs, black tea, bergamot and sweet baking spices. Hint of eucalyptus on the long, complex and earthy finish. Smooth tannins. Lively, bright and very well balanced. Nice concentration for a light bodied wine. Excellent! — 2 years ago

Kevin C

8.9

Deep rich, cherries, some underlying pepper. Dry, balanced tannins. A keeper, especially at this price. — 5 years ago