“Inviting aromas of citrus, guava, lemongrass, orange blossom and hints of boxwood and tangerine. On the palate, the wine is fresh and bright with citrus flavors and a lingering finish with a touch of bright acidity. The weight, flavorful texture and acidity make this a versatile food wine.”

“More Californian wineries need to recognize that often the most complex and interesting wines are blends, not single varietal efforts. This cuvee certainly demonstrates that admirably. Gloriously fragrant aromas of spring flowers, nectarines, mangoes, and honeyed grapefruit jump from the glass of this extraordinarily seductive white wine. Medium-bodied and fresh with abundant fruit, this is a terrific dry white that should drink nicely for several years. Why are there not more California white wines such this?”

“One of my favorite white wines from California. A unique blend of 59% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Ribolla Gialla, 14% Semillon and 7% Tocai Friulano. Notes of white flowers, Kaffir lime, green curry and lemon curd. Hint of oak with racy minerality. Dry, long, great balance”

“This is a very intentional blend of four varieties from two vineyards. The Sauvignon Blanc brings a clean fresh citrusy acidity and some tropical character. The Ribolla Gialla brings seashell minerality, nuttiness, and structure to the blend. The Semillon contributes viscosity and waxiness that adds gravity and weight. The Tocai Friulano adds spicy aromatic notes. The acidity and fruit expression is balanced by a rich lees character and a faint backdrop of creamy oak. There is interplay in the wine between lightness and richness, and focus and complexity. Flavors include the trademark white peach, kafir lime, lychee nut, beeswax, ripe fig, and pineapple, with prominent wet stones, oyster shells, and freshly baled straw.”

“ASHES & DIAMONDS’ Blanc is a fully ripe and textured, yet bright, zesty and supremely age-worthy blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon from three carefully-chosen vineyards in Napa Valley’s Oak Knoll District and Yountville. Steve Matthiasson’s classically-balanced, restrained wines consistently earn the attention of consumers and critics alike, winning him Winemaker of the Year from both Food & Wine and the San Francisco Chronicle. Since receiving his M.S. from UC Davis in 1996, he has consulted for historic vineyards such as Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Spottswoode Winery, the Araujo Estate and Dalla Valle Vineyards. His commitment to viticulture stands as an affirmation of his belief that great wine starts in the vineyard.”

“The Ladera Sauvignon Blanc is a single-vineyard expression sourced exclusively from Ryan’s Vineyard in the Oak Knoll District AVA.  A unique micro-climate and a meticulous approach to viticulture, make Ryan’s Vineyard one of the finest Sauvignon Blanc sites in all of Napa Valley, producing wines with inherent varietal distinction, intense fruit expression and great balance.”

“The 2020 Ladera Sauvignon Blanc is comprised of Sauvignon Blanc clone 1 and Sauvignon Musque, exclusively sourced from Ryan’s Vineyard, located in the Oak Knoll District AVA. Meticulous attention-to-detail in the vineyard and a unique micro-climate, make Ryan’s Vineyard one of the finest Sauvignon Blanc vineyards in all of Napa Valley, producing wines with inherent varietal distinction, intense fruit expression and great balance. The Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Musque grapes were harvested in the cool hours of the night then whole cluster pressed to preserve the delicate fruit aromas. The juice was cold settled for 24 hours in tank then transferred to French oak (15% new, 50% neutral) and stainless-steel barrels (35%) and to undergo fermentation. The wine was aged sur-lies and stirred routinely to create a long, rich and complex palate..”

“Vibrant, with a succulent mix of lemon meringue, mandarin orange and ripe mango flavors on a flashy, juicy body. Wonderful focus and intensity. Drink now.”

“Distinctively fresh nose. White rose and feint lichi and pineapple under-layers, ripe yet extremely delicate. Ryan’s Vineyard grows a very distinctive Sauvignon Blanc producing very complex and elegant flavors unique to Sauvignon Blanc. The body feels like biting into a fresh ripe white peach. Soft, textured and long. The wine finishes with the right balance of acidity and softness to refresh your palate.”

“This aromatic gem is made with world-class fruit from Ryan’s Vineyard owned by the Verhey family on Big Ranch Road, north of Napa. The perfect mixture of gravelly soils, warm days and cool breezes blowing in from the bay in the afternoon make this an ideal spot to grow Sauvignon Blanc grapes with expressive flavors, racy acidity, and natural verve. With a lovely pale golden hue, this new release opens up with attractive aromas of fresh spring flowers, ripe melons, tangy citrus, and pastry crust. In the glass, the ripe flavors of Crenshaw melon, gooseberry, grapefruit and fresh key lime pie are enhanced with lively notes of white pepper and macadamia nuts, creamy texture, zippy acidity, and a rewarding finish that is dry instead of sweet.”

“We have crafted this wine with a key philosophy in mind; Sauvignon Blanc should not only present the classic freshness true to the varietal, but should also provide an ample and textured mouth feel. Our Sauvignon Blanc expresses the light and delicate aromas of spring fruit blossoms, fresh white peaches, and just a hint of spice and ripe apple. In its youth, this wine is lively and fresh on the palate; as it ages in the bottle, it tends to mellow and build body.”

“A blend of 53% Sauvignon Musque and 47% Sauvignon Blanc, the 2020 Sauvingon Blanc has a very floral nose of elderflower, candied white peach and honeydew over a core of lemon peel with a waft of matchstick. Mediumbodied, crisp and pure with vibrant, mouthwatering acidity and lots of delicate layers; it has a long steely finish.”

“A Chilled glass of our 2019 Sauvignon Blanc offers up fresh aromatics of lemon meringue, jasmine blossom, and key lime essence. As the glass warms up, riper characters shine through white peach, mango, vanilla cream and hints of underlying barrel spice. The palate is viscous and honeyed upon entry with flavors of green apple, kiwi fruit and guava. This wine is incredibly bright and refreshing with a long and quenching finish.”