| Producer | Sentium by Continuum |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Mendocino County |
| Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Sku | 18650 |
| Size | 750ml |
When first poured, aromas take you to the seaside – crushed seashells, brisk ocean air, and wet stone on the nose. Delicate floral notes, crisp Asian pear, honeysuckle, and lychee begin to weave through the minerality. A bright and energetic wine with flavors of savory lemon curd and white nectarine mingle with freshly zested Meyer lemon. A silky midpalate, and extended mouthwatering salinity on the finish harmonizes with a texturally lifted mouthfeel. This wine is a true testament to the care and devotion given to it, in both the vineyard and the winery.
99% Sauvignon Blanc
1% Sémillon
A solid sauvignon blanc with Meyer lemons, light grapefruit, peach stones and just a touch of flint on the nose and palate. Creamy texture. So caressing. Very Loire-like in a Touraine sort of way. Made from old vines planted in the 1940s and 1960s. Nine months or less in concrete tanks, used large barrels and 80-gallon stainless steel drums. Made by the fourth generation of the Mondavi family.
I loved the 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, a vibrant white offering ample Meyer lemon, honeyed flowers, and crushed stone-driven aromatics, as well as a crisp, clean sense of reduction. Medium-bodied, nicely concentrated, and elegant, it might be my favorite of the lineup. I love it today, yet it should have at least a decade of longevity, if not more.
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