94 Points, Gold Medal - 2019 North Coast Wine Competition
Pure, Ripe, & Exhilarating! The nose begins with crisp exotic fruits, green apple, tart pear backed by white flowers and a hint of vanilla. The mouth is layered with ripe pear, stone fruits, and guava with focused bright citrus, lemon, grapefruit, creme brulee and a satisfying mineral finish.
This is a delicious, pure, and a ripe expression of Sauvignon Blanc from California's Alexander Valley AVA. Great structure and complexity. Pair with light to medium dishes like shrimp scampi or cacio e pepe.
Winemaking
At Reynoso, all work is done by hand: from leaf-pulling and green drop, to harvesting into half-ton bins. Once the growing season is over, the fruit is gently crushed into half ton bins, where they undergo a slow, cool fermentation. The Sauvignon Blanc grapes were hand-picked at 22.8 Brix and barrel fermented with wild yeast showcasing the best of the best of the Reynoso Estate. 100% stainless steel fermentation to maintain beautiful aromatics. As with many of their wines, Reynoso is inspired by the great wine-growing regions of France, where minimal manipulation allows the elegance of the terroir to be most fully expressed.
APPELLATION: Alexander Valley, Sonoma County
VINEYARDS: Estate-Grown - Hillside Fruit
VARIETAL: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
AGING: 100% Stainless Steel Fermentation
ALCOHOL: 14.1% by volume
PRODUCTION: 440 cases
Gold Medal
Generously packed with black cherry, cola, cassis, and plum that all intermingle together in a creamy, velvety texture with great layering, finishing with delightful notes of oak and spice. Persistent, well-defined structure, wonderfully balanced.
90 Points
Rich and voluptuous with ripe raspberry, cherry, and plum, layered with hints of lavender, fig compote, and exotic spice. Concentrated and complex, the palate is a balanced interplay cocoa, and a hint of espresso, creating both richness and intrigue. Vibrant acidity and silky tannins that contribute heft and length that coat the palate with luscious ripeness that keeps on giving.
94 Points
A classic expression of coastal influenced Chardonnay with aromas of honey, apple chutney, lime blossom, and gentle Indian spice box undertones. A big juicy entry on the palate, showing a silky texture with excellent tension and structure, ending with a complex, layered finish.
Gold Medal
Light pink in color with aromas of watermelon, cranberry, orange rind, and fresh spring flowers that leap from the glass. The palate offers more peach, strawberry, and melon, with an intriguing note of rose and hibiscus. It's crisp with just the perfect hint of red fruit, and delicate whisper of strawberry that gives goosebumps.
