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Matanzas Creek - Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Price: $19.99
| Producer | Matanzas Creek |
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| Country | United States |
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| Region | California |
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| Subregion | Sonoma |
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| Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc |
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| Vintage | 2024 |
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| Sku | 05860 |
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Matanzas Creek Description
93 Points The Tasting Panel
"Some California Sauvignons fall short by trying to be all things to all people, but this one deftly balances a grassy, citrus-driven style with riper melon flavors. Medium-bodied but still quite fresh without turning overly tart, it is equally well suited to stand-alone sipping or enjoyment at the table with relatively light foods."
91 Points Jeb Dunnuck
A pale silver/straw hue, the 2024 Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma County comes from across 12 different vineyards in Sonoma County and is zesty with notes of citrus pith, fresh white flowers, pear, and fresh mango. The palate has light white pepper spice upfront that gives way to a delicate fruity feel of sweet melon on the finish. It’s delicate on the palate and perfect for drinking over the near term. This is a lovely lens into this pretty style the estate offers.
Producer Notes
OUR ESTATE Since 1977, Matanzas Creek Winery has been creating site-expressive wines in the heart of Sonoma County. We blend artistry with storytelling by embracing a mosaic of grape clones, along with innovative fermentation techniques, to unlock the full potential of each varietal. Our wines are not just exceptional in taste; they capture the unique terroir of Sonoma County. All of our estate vineyards are certified by the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, ensuring each bottle of Matanzas Creek Winery wine embodies the essence of Sonoma County for a better tomorrow.
WINEMAKING In the past decade, Matanzas Creek has embarked on a quest to produce a Sauvignon Blanc that highlights the best of Sonoma County. Matanzas Creek Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc is derived from nine different vineyards whose fruit has been individually harvested, fermented, and evaluated to create a shining example of what Sonoma County has to offer. Each vineyard expresses distinctive aromatics and textures in its fruit, from white pepper to pineapple, extending to the most perceptible aromas of pomelo, fresh passion fruit, lime, and lemon. Using a multitude of yeast strains, we are able to highlight the unique characteristics and plethora of flavors that each vineyard fosters in the final wine.
VINTAGE NOTES 2024 vintage was a gratifying vintage. What started as a worrisome record-breaking hot summer cooled in time for picks and gave an excellent crop. Vintners are calling 2024 an exceptional California vintage.
WINE PROFILE AROMAS: Lime, and lemon, citrus leaf, white nectarine, freesia white flowers, bosc pear
FLAVORS: Key lime blossom, nectarine, honeysuckle, and kumquat
PALATE: Medium-to-light mouthfeel with balanced and bright acidity.
