Schug Sauvignon Blanc 2014
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A zesty, stainless-steel and neutral oak-fermented white, this lovely wine expresses grapefruit peel and mango, along with a flash of melon. Zesty on the finish, it provides a well-hewn balance between fruit and acidity, with plenty of body.
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Wild and zany, only a handful of us wine crazy folks have ever experienced this level of quality in a California Sauvignon Blanc and here it is right in front of us. From the Chalk Hill AVA of Sonoma County, the 2013 Chalk Hill Sauvignon Blanc shows us that this overlooked varietal can rise up and stand out in a crowd. Simply stated this is a super fine wine. Medium straw in color, shows wild aromas of dried citrus and lemon curd, some mineral and earth chipped in for good measure; medium bodied, zippy and bright on the palate; dry, fine acidity, well balanced; steely flavors, with mineral and more soft citrus notes; crisp and frisky in the aftertaste. Perfect with unadorned shellfish. (Tasted: January 15, 2016, San Francisco, CA)
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Founded in 1980, Schug Carneros Estate Winery is the showcase and life-long dream of one of California's most celebrated winemakers. Walter Schug's reputation blossomed during his tenure as Founding Winemaker for Joseph Phelps Vineyards in the 1970s, where he made California’s first proprietary Bordeaux-Style blend (Insignia) and legendary vineyard designated Cabernets (Backus and Eisele Vineyards).
Drawing on his long experience in the production of fine wines in both Europe and California, Walter set up his own winery with his wife Gertrud in the cool, marine climate of the Carneros Appellation. Here he could focus on the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay varietals that had always been close to his heart.
Schug Carneros Estate Winery combines old world understanding and tradition with modern winemaking techniques. By using only the finest grapes available, and maintaining the best winemaking values, these wines have gained acceptance worldwide as true contemporary classics.
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.
A vast appellation covering Sonoma County’s Pacific coastline, the Sonoma Coast AVA runs all the way from the Mendocino County border, south to the San Pablo Bay. The region can actually be divided into two sections—the actual coastal vineyards, marked by marine soils, cool temperatures and saline ocean breezes—and the warmer, drier vineyards further inland, which are still heavily influenced by the Pacific but not quite with same intensity.
Contained within the appellation are the much smaller Fort Ross-Seaview and Petaluma Gap AVAs.
The Sonoma Coast is highly regarded for elegant Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and, increasingly, cool-climate Syrah. The wines have high acidity, moderate alcohol, firm tannin, and balanced ripeness.