2018 Dragonette Cellars Sauvignon Blanc Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara

Community Tasting Notes (6) Avg Score: 91.7 points

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  6/25/2020 - ex-sommelier Likes this wine:

  Oak aged Sauvignon Blanc. Unlike some other examples in California, I felt the oak actually improved this SB, adding richness and texture without the oakey notes that I find out of place in Sauv Blanc. This was bright and fresh with pleasing tropical and white orchard fruit and a subtle herbaciousness with some time in the glass. Very enjoyable and mid weight Sauvignon Blanc.

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  6/11/2020 - La Cave d'Argent Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Sourced from three different Happy Canyon vineyards (Grassini, Vogelzang and Grimm's Bluff) at the eastern end of the Santa Ynez Valley, this straw-colored wine is impressive from start to finish. Comprised of 100% lees-aged Sauvignon Blanc that was fermented in neutral French oak (73%) and stainless steel (27%), it is a vibrant, light-bodied offering that delivers a luscious payload of lime zest, white peaches, honeydew and jasmine. With seamless alcohol (14.2%) and only a tiny dollop of oak, it retains excellent mid-palate density and finishes with good length. Enjoy this delicious white with grilled halibut, sashimi or similar light fare (preferably in its youth). Drink now-2022.

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  4/21/2020 - Christian De Lafoye Likes this wine: 91 Points

  A good Sauvignon Blanc from the central coast with pear and citrus, a bit less green and grassy than New Zealand SB. SB from SB what's not to like. My go to and my wife likes it as well. A bit of herb and toast on the finish.

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  4/3/2020 - jvphoto wrote: 89 Points

  Pale canary a slight chartreuse tint. Herb/grass dominated nose with a little over ripe tropical fruit. Medium acidity - unripe mango, lemongrass, pear skin, chamomile tea.

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  8/18/2019 - OCWino wrote: 96 Points

  A balanced and complex Sauv Blanc. Rich stone fruit with mellon and a shadow of lime. Long finish and great richness on the tongue. A great white wine.

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