Rombauer Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Rombauer
Label Name:
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa & Sonoma Counties, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.2%
Grape(s):
 
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 88 (Joe Czerwinski, Jul 2024 review of the 2023); retailer/press citations note Wine & Spirits ~91 and winery-reported 90 pts for some recent vintages (2020–2021)

Tasting Note
Bright tropical aromas of passion fruit, key lime, honeydew and green melon with hints of fresh-cut grass. Zesty grapefruit, kiwi and lime on a linear, mouthwatering palate with lively acidity and a long, refreshing finish.

Food Pairing
Western: fresh oysters, grilled whitefish, pesto chicken pasta, goat cheese, Niçoise salad. Asian: sushi/sashimi, Vietnamese spring rolls, Thai green papaya salad, grilled lemongrass chicken.

Production Method
Fruit blended from Napa and cooler Sonoma sites; mainly fermented in stainless steel with ~10% older French oak and a small concrete portion; bottled young to preserve freshness.

Vineyard Info
Rombauer Vineyards, family-owned since 1980 and based in Napa Valley, farms 600+ acres across Carneros, Atlas Peak, Stags Leap and the Sierra Foothills; known for fruit-forward, approachable California wines.