Firestone Sauvignon Blanc 2020
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This clean, refreshing wine expresses tropical aromas of pineapple and citrus blossom. Crisp refreshing flavors of pineapple-guava and citrus characters are coupled with bright lively acidity followed by a hint of minerality on the finish.
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Tightly wound lime pith and grapefruit peel aromas meet with cut lawn and crushed cement on the nose of this bottling. It’s tight and textural on the palate, where a grippy frame holds up lime, ash and grapefruit flavors, with a light white flower note coming through on the finish. Best Buy.
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Wine & Spirits
This wine’s melon and apple flavors are offset by mouthwatering acidity; it’s juicy and broad, with a mineral tang that tethers the ripe fruit nicely. Best Buy
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2022-
James
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Capable of a vast array of styles, Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, refreshing variety that equally reflects both terroir and varietal character. Though it can vary depending on where it is grown, a couple of commonalities always exist—namely, zesty acidity and intense aromatics. This variety is of French provenance. Somm Secret—Along with Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc is a proud parent of Cabernet Sauvignon. That green bell pepper aroma that all three varieties share is no coincidence—it comes from a high concentration of pyrazines (herbaceous aromatic compounds) inherent to each member of the family.
Ranging from cool and foggy in the west to warm and dry in the east, the Santa Ynez Valley is a climatically diverse growing area. The most expansive AVA within the larger Santa Barbara County region, Santa Ynez is also home to a wide variety of soil types and geographical features. The appellation is further divided into four distinct sub-AVAs—Sta. Rita Hills, Ballard Canyon, Los Olivos District and Happy Canyon—each with its own defining characteristics.
A wide selection of grapes is planted here—more than sixty different varieties, and counting. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir dominate in the chilly west, while Zinfandel, Rhône blends, and Bordeaux blends rule the arid east. Syrah is successful at both ends of the valley, with a lean and peppery, Old-World sensibility closer to the coast and lush berry fruit further inland.