Emmolo Winery
Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Napa Valley, California, USA
Jenny Wagner Clark, the daughter of Chuck Wagner, of Caymus, crafts both Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc under the Emmolo label. Her mother's maiden name is Emmolo. The Emmolos have a long history in Napa Valley with Jenny’s great-grandfather, Salvatore Emmolo, starting the family’s grapevine rootstock nursery in St. Helena in 1923. Her grandfather, Frank Emmolo, not only managed the nursery, but also grew Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot on their family property. The 2015 Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc is straightforward, but such an elegant illustration of Sauvignon Blanc. White peach, d'Anjou pear, and pink grapefruit are set against a backdrop of wet stone. In keeping with this style, the wine shies away from the typically piercing acidity of Sauvignon Blanc, opting for a more genteel approach, which definitely sets this apart from its peers.
Jenny Wagner Clark, the daughter of Chuck Wagner, of Caymus, crafts both Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc under the Emmolo label. Her mother's maiden name is Emmolo. The Emmolos have a long history in Napa Valley with Jenny’s great-grandfather, Salvatore Emmolo, starting the family’s grapevine rootstock nursery in St. Helena in 1923. Her grandfather, Frank Emmolo, not only managed the nursery, but also grew Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot on their family property. The 2015 Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc is straightforward, but such an elegant illustration of Sauvignon Blanc. White peach, d'Anjou pear, and pink grapefruit are set against a backdrop of wet stone. In keeping with this style, the wine shies away from the typically piercing acidity of Sauvignon Blanc, opting for a more genteel approach, which definitely sets this apart from its peers.
Sep 27th, 2017
Lots of citrus tastes & aroma, grapefruit clean & full.
Lots of citrus tastes & aroma, grapefruit clean & full.
Jun 20th, 2018
Subdued in a way, not tart or citric, a little more laid back and mellow. Even the nose was unlike most SB. Still a quaffable glass, very pleasant.
Subdued in a way, not tart or citric, a little more laid back and mellow. Even the nose was unlike most SB. Still a quaffable glass, very pleasant.
Mar 2nd, 2018
Very clean, hint of grapefruit, cotton candy nose
Very clean, hint of grapefruit, cotton candy nose
Aug 26th, 2017
Makes me want a slice of key lime pie, or lucuma cheesecake!
Makes me want a slice of key lime pie, or lucuma cheesecake!
Jun 25th, 2017