Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Owes name to man of the cloth born in 1264, Bertrand de Goth, Bishop of Comminges, in the Pyrenees, later became Archbishop of Bordeaux in 1299. Blend, 57% Merlot, 38% Cab Sauv & 5% Petit Verdot & Cab Franc, aged in new French oak for 18 months. Pronounced youthful black fruit aromas with earthy baking spices. Blackberry & plum palate flavors with cedar & spice integrated with firm tannins, long ending, earthy oak with a mineral tang. Needs more bottle age! Tasting Sample! — 6 years ago

Aaron Rankin

9.2

A Bevan BIG sauv blanc. Melange of tropical fruit, well integrated already. For its size and roundness, this still drinks well on a hot summer day. — 7 years ago

Liz O'Neal

9.0

Light and fun carbonated Sauv Blanc (not made in traditional champagne method) -- interesting alternative to break out for friends who prefer bubbles — 8 years ago

Robert Gilkeson

10

Easily one of my favorite cab sauv. — 9 years ago

Luke Blanch

9.2

2009 Sauv Blanc / 14.5% .. Feels like we're in Jura. — 9 years ago

David L

9.3

12' It's one of the best Sauv Blancs in the country! This wine is aging wonderfully. Tangerine, peach, splash of orange. Beautifully integrated acid. I just don't know if it gets much better. If your not a fan of their REDS, please don't dismiss this amazing Sauv Blanc. — 10 years ago

Michael Lopez

10

My favorite Cab Sauv hands down. — 10 years ago

Jason McLaren

9.0

Damn good sauv blanc. Not too tart. Excellent value. Great reco from LT Wine. — 11 years ago

Rebecca Abraham

9.5

Crisp, floral and a little effervescent one of my fav Sauv Blancs ever! — 11 years ago

Jay Svoboda

9.0

I know there's an argument to be made for where the best Sauv Blanc comes from, but I truly love New Zealand. If you want pure tropical fruits and super crisp acidity, NZ can always be counted on. This bottle is no exception, and a bargain to boot. — 11 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Had this 1year ago. Founded in 1979 by John Shafer, went from riding trains in Chicago to riding a TD-9 tractor in Napa. Blend of 56%Merlot, 28%Cab Sauv & 16%Malbec, aged for 20 mos French oak, despite 15.3% ABV, it’s well balanced. Wonderful berry fruit aromas, flavors of cherry, jammy blackberry and rasp with notes of cacao and sweet herbs. Lingering finish ending with earthy mineral. Had this with a USDA prime Fillet. Drink now & over next few years, any longer the wine will lose vibrant quality. Nice! — 7 years ago

Joe Roth

9.3

One of the best Cali Sauv Blancs! — 8 years ago

with Michael

Ben Sacks

9.2

Full-bodied, emphasis on kiwi/honeydew over citrus with some floral undertones.
Delicious but I wonder if even a superior Sauv Blanc justifies the price. — 9 years ago

Geoff Chapman

9.8

Really beautiful Cab Sauv. Super good!! — 9 years ago

with Sarah

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Great example of NZ Sauv Blanc! Great fresh cut jalapeño and citrus notes. Awesome wine! — 9 years ago

Eric Egan

9.0

Fantastic NZ Sauv Blanc! Attractive light green; gooseberries(!), grapefruit, clean apple cider, with a faint hint of green peppercorns, cooked sage, and line zest; stunning acidity and tightrope balance. Could drink this every day! Absolutely fantastic with grilled lobster and monkfish. — 10 years ago

Stanley Lipkin

9.0

2014. Bright citrus acidic sauv blanc with smoothness from blended chard — 10 years ago

Hum

9.2

Extremely interesting for ordinary kiwi Sauv Blanc. Worth the risk. Muted tropical highlights grass and herbs with an Sicilian style funk. — 11 years ago

Chillable Red

9.0

Won 2nd place in our blind sauv blanc tasting! Definite California sauv, tons of body — 11 years ago

Eric Walljasper

8.9

Good solid NZ sauv blanc — 12 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.5

Oreno, takes its name from the river crossing the estate where the farmhouse is found. Blend of 50% Merlot, 40% Cab Sauv & 10% Petit Verdot, aged 18 mos in new French oak. Went to a tasting, had ‘14 & ‘15 side by side. Big ripe berry fruit aromas with sweet spice notes. On the palate rich blackberry & cherry flavors with cacao, tobacco, oak & flinty tones. Firm big tannins needing time showing great aging potential, lingering ending with succulent earthy mineral character. ‘15 much better. Tasting Sample! — 7 years ago

Steve Anderson

9.1

I believe the fresher, higher acidity barrels go into the LSB, with the longer fermenting, richer barrels going to the DC. Full bodied, full flavored Sauv Blanc. — 8 years ago

Greg Helmer

9.4

Pleasant rich flavors; clean minearaly aroma; an elegant Sauv Blanc — 9 years ago

Kate Parkerson

8.9

Light refreshing NZ Sauv Blanc. Grapefruit and tangerine notes — 9 years ago

Jim Bencivenga

8.9

Full body, but as bright and citrus as other sauv 's — 9 years ago

Kevin Wng

9.3

Best example of NZ Sauv blanc out there. Paired really well with Dan Dan noodles, surprisingly — 10 years ago

Lauren Valenta

9.5

Fresh peach and soft floral notes rather than your typical sauv blanc herbacious ones. Lovely palate and good acid. — 10 years ago

Polina Burns

9.3

Delicate, vibrant and expressive... This Sauv Blanc is everything...
Grapefruit, ripe pear, jasmine tea and white peach. Long finish ! Enjoyed by itself but could pair well with lots of foods! — 10 years ago

with Maxwell

Mike Anderson

Owner/Winemaker for MTGA Wines

9.0

This was good... Like really good... It has been a while since a Sauv Blanc stopped me in my tracks. — 11 years ago

John Beasley

8.9

Crisp cold sauv blanc from Santa Barbara area. Melon and pepper. Hmm. Really? Yep. — 11 years ago

with Maureen and Ludi