February 28, 2011 - too late...sad!
February 13, 2006 - I have no recollection of purchasing this wine, but found it last night and decided to pair it with a light tilapia dish. Clean mineral nose with a hint of parsley and lemon zest. Very light body and little concentration of flavor compared to most of the Sauvignon Blancs that I enjoy. Mostly flavor of citrus peel, wet stone, with a slight grassy edge to it. Acidity seems to balance the bitterness fairly well, and the wine matched nicely with the meal, but it just wasn't a standout.
August 20, 2005 - Very fruity and fresh
July 16, 2005 - I had heard good things about this California SB. For the most part, I agree with the hype. Nice taste from beginning to end. P{aired well with a light fish dish as it has a rather simple citrus tase and did not overpower the food. I would buy this wine again.
April 18, 2005 - Nice body and color with a slightly tart boquet. Nice citrus overtones. lemon and honeysuckle that finshed clean without being overly sweet. I'm not a big fan of whites and rarely drink them preferring reds. But this was a nice diversion into the other side and I will purchase it again. I didn't rate it because I don't drink enough reds to feel I can confidently rate a white.
March 24, 2005 - I find myself to be a dissenter on this Honig, which I heard good things about. It's a Sauvignon Blanc that lacks much of what I normally look for in the varietal: grassiness, tartness, chivey-ness, or some other kind of edge. I find it to be a bit sweet, soft, and insipid. There's some pleasant peach and citrus on the palate, but I can't find anything more. In my view, it's drinkable but forgettable (although the label IS really cool).
January 22, 2005 - Heritage: Hint grassy, minerally w/trop. fruits. rounder mth than Gott, slight bitter fin.
December 31, 2004 - Had with Vermont Cheddar soup. Citrus with more orange than grapefruit, because it wasn't as tart and more sweet. More full bodied than some sauvignon blancs. Quite enjoyable.
October 25, 2004 - $11.70 at Wine Steward. 13.5% abv, 6% semillon, extruded synthetic cork. Nearly clear, like a Mosel riesling. Vibrant nose, most resembling a screwcapped New Zealander, although a little less raucous. Mostly follows through in the mouth, zingy but not tangy, if that makes any sense. The semillon seems present beyond its percentage, lending some significant richness to go with the aromatics. This is the first Napa Valley sauvignon blanc to really make me sit up and take notice of as something I'd actually drink, as I did with squash soup and asparagus. Also, a rare wine where the label attractiveness:wine quality ratio is pretty much 1:1. An excellent value, Very Good.