July 14, 2013 - Sunday at Ken's; 7/14/2013-7/15/2013: Much better than a prior bottle, not sure why. This one was classic (in a good way) Cal Sauv Blanc. The nose is slightly grassy, peaches, fresh country air, with a mineral undertone. On the palate, the nose carries thru nicely. Slick texture which is nice. Slightly oily. Good balance. Refreshing and interesting on a hot summer day.
July 9, 2013 - Tropical with much more wood notes than I recall. I loved prior bottles, but it seems to be falling out of it's sweet spot for me.
June 22, 2013 - Still very nice, but not quite as fresh and lively as it was last summer. I think this is a SB that is best to drink in its first year after release.
April 22, 2013 - A bunch of wine with non-Geeks: Light silvery gold in color. The nose has some minerals, a bit of hay and some lemons. A bit reticent. On the palate, this is smooth and works well with food. Less so as a cocktail as it is not expressive in style. More "Loire"-like in style. That said, this is a very nice wine and the crowd enjoyed it.
March 24, 2013 - Citrus, pineapple on the nose, medium bodied. Not too grassy, well balanced.
March 18, 2013 - Light, pale straw color - almost Pinot Grigio-like. Very balanced on the palate, surprisingly so for a Sauvignon Blanc. Nice citrus notes, not too much acid, a twinge of tropical sweetness, and good mouthfeel. Just a very pleasant surprise to find fruit and tartness and acidity all in such balance in a young S.B. Very impressed with Mike Smith! A pretty wine in every respect.
March 5, 2013 - (B) Much better integrated than my previous bottle. Tart citrus elements emerged that weren't there before. A nice clean finish with plenty of acid. Very nice. Drink or hold.
December 29, 2012 - A great SB with ripe citrus flavors. Rounder mouthfeel than the typical Cali SB.
August 20, 2012 - One of the better Sauv Blancs I've tasted in a while.
Complex yet really clean and refreshing. Coconut, lime, lemon zest, some light roasted nuts, dried herbs and hay.
A laser like focus on the palate. Great refreshing tropical and citric fruits. So much floral elements as well as a core of granite and wet stone. This SB has it all. Cannot recommend highly enough. Get this.
July 26, 2012 - Excellent SB. A whole range of mixed citrus fruits on the nose. Very crisp and refreshing on the palate with a very nice finish.