Crocker & Starr Sauvignon Blanc 2022
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Bright citrus aromas of lemon peel and tangerine are complemented by orange blossom and sweet pea. On the palate, refreshing tangerine leads the way, accompanied by lemon, yuzu and mandarin. The balanced bright acidity and creamy texture carries through to the lengthy finish, so refreshing it begs for another sip.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Bright citrus, sappy green herbs, and a kiss of stoney minerality all emerge from the 2022 Sauvignon Blanc A.V.A White Blend, a medium-bodied, elegant, impeccably balanced Sauvignon Blanc that I'd put up with some of the top examples of the variety in the valley.
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Fresh parsley and celery aromas are joined by vivid lemon, thyme and bell pepper flavors in this herbal extravaganza of a wine. Refreshing and palate cleansing, the wine will shine with salads, veggies and seafood.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is an appealing, fruit-forward effort, marked by scents of grapefruit and pineapple. It's medium to full-bodied but not overripe, with ample brightness, freshness and a pleasantly citrusy finish.
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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.
One of the world's most highly regarded regions for wine production as well as tourism, the Napa Valley was responsible for bringing worldwide recognition to California winemaking. In the 1960s, a few key wine families settled the area and hedged their bets on the valley's world-class winemaking potential—and they were right.
The Napa wine industry really took off in the 1980s, when producers scooped up vineyard lands and planted vines throughout the county. A number of wineries emerged, and today Napa is home to hundreds of producers ranging from boutique to corporate. Cabernet Sauvignon is definitely the grape of choice here, with many winemakers also focusing on Bordeaux blends. White wines from Napa Valley are usually Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
Within the Napa Valley lie many smaller sub-AVAs that claim specific wine characteristics based on situation, slope and soil. Farthest south and coolest from the influence of the San Pablo Bay is Carneros, followed by Coombsville to its northeast and then Yountville, Oakville and Rutherford. Above those are the warm St. Helena and the valley's newest and hottest AVA, Calistoga. These areas follow the valley floor and are known generally for creating rich, dense, complex and smooth red wines with good aging potential. The mountain sub appellations, nestled on the slopes overlooking the valley AVAs, include Stags Leap District, Atlas Peak, Chiles Valley (farther east), Howell Mountain, Mt. Veeder, Spring Mountain District and Diamond Mountain District. Napa Valley wines from the mountain regions are often more structured and firm, benefiting from a lot of time in the bottle to evolve and soften.