Rombauer Sauvignon Blanc 2019
-
Wine
Enthusiast -
Wilfred
Wong -
James
Suckling
Product Details
Your Rating
Somm Note
Winemaker Notes
The fruit for this wine comes from premium growing sites in Napa and Sonoma counties that offer abundant sunshine yet moderate temperatures — ideal conditions for cultivating delicious Sauvignon Blanc. This wine is brilliant pale yellow with a bright green hue. It exudes aromas of key lime, mango, papaya and white nectarine with a hint of fresh-cut grass. The palate is fresh and enticing, as grapefruit, pineapple and passion fruit intertwine with Meyer lemon and lime, making the mouth water. Balanced yet lively acidity lingers on the palate inviting another taste. Boxwood on the finish gives the wine length and vibrant freshness.
Professional Ratings
-
Wine Enthusiast
Fresh and focused in a steely frame, this wine shows plenty of fruit intensity in pineapple, melon, lemon and grapefruit tones. The neutral oak influence is subdued yet adds length.
-
Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2019 Rombauer Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc exhibits distinctive and attractive nuances of this grape variety. TASTING NOTES: This wine offers focused aromas and flavors of dried citrus, savory spices, and peach skin. Pair it with steamed cod with light soy and thinly-sliced green scallions. (Tasted: April 6, 2020, San Francisco, CA)
-
James Suckling
A fresh, bright white with sliced apples, candied pears and lemons. It’s medium-bodied with bright acidity and a minerally aftertaste. Shows brightness and energy. 64% Napa Valley and 36% Sonoma County. Drink now. Screw cap.
Other Vintages
2022-
Wine
Spectator -
Wilfred
Wong -
James
Suckling
-
Jeb
Dunnuck -
Wine
Spectator -
Wilfred
Wong
-
Wine
Spectator -
Wilfred
Wong -
Wine
Enthusiast
-
Wine &
Spirits
-
Wine &
Spirits -
Wilfred
Wong
-
Wilfred
Wong -
James
Suckling
-
Wilfred
Wong
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.
Reaching up California's coastline and into its valleys north of San Francisco, the North Coast AVA includes six counties: Marin, Solano, Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake. While Napa and Sonoma enjoy most of the glory, the rest produce no shortage of quality wines in an intriguing and diverse range of styles.
Climbing up the state's rugged coastline, the chilly Marin County, just above the City and most of Sonoma County, as well as Mendocino County on the far north end of the North Coast successfully grow cool-climate varieties like Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and in some spots, Riesling. Inland Lake County, on the other hand, is considerably warmer, and Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Sauvignon Blanc produce some impressive wines with affordable price tags.