90 Points – Owen Bargreen
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The 2020 Ladera Sauvignon Blanc jumps from the glass with ripe tropical and stone fruits. Aromas of passionfruit, pineapple, white peach and grapefruit are complimented with floral scents of honeysuckle and citrus blossom. The flavorful palate is pure and focused, balanced with a juicy texture and quenching acidity that lingers from start to finish.
95 PTS. – Robert Whitley
Though a bit pricey for Sauvignon Blanc, the Ladera earns that kind of price respect with a sophisticated and complex palate that is uncommon for the variety. Inviting notes of tangerine and tropical fruits tell the story of Ryan’s Vineyard, located in the Oak Knoll District at the cooler end of the Napa Valley. The combination of warm days and cool nights in Oak Knoll have produced a Sauvignon Blanc that is rich and fresh at the same time. In the cellar the winemaker utilized both stainless steel and oak during fermentation, creating a combination of floral aromatics mixed with hints of spice.
94 PTS. – Rich Cook
This is a delicious Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley, one knocking on the door of the top area producers. Fully 35% Musque clone in the mix pops up the brightness, featuring mixed citrus, bright wet stone and some pleasant oak influence that spices things up. Well done!
90 PTS. – James Suckling
This is a delicious Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley, one knocking on the door of the top area producers. Fully 35% Musque clone in the mix pops up the brightness, featuring mixed citrus, bright wet stone and some pleasant oak influence that spices things up. Well done!
94 PTS. – Rich Cook
This is a delicious Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley, one knocking on the door of the top area producers. Fully 35% Musque clone in the mix pops up the brightness, featuring mixed citrus, bright wet stone and some pleasant oak influence that spices things up. Well done!
90 PTS. – James Suckling
A fresh and citrusy white with spices and herbs on the nose. Slightly pungent and herbaceous on the palate. Crisp. A blend of 65% sauvignon blanc and 35% sauvignon musque. Drink now.
Vineyard Notes
The 2020 Ladera Sauvignon Blanc is comprised of Sauvignon Blanc clone 1 and Sauvignon Musque, exclusively sourced from Ryan’s Vineyard, located in the Oak Knoll District AVA. Meticulous attention-to-detail in the vineyard and a unique micro-climate, make Ryan’s Vineyard one of the finest Sauvignon Blanc vineyards in all of Napa Valley, producing wines with inherent varietal distinction, intense fruit expression and great balance.
Cellar Notes
The Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Musque grapes were harvested in the cool hours of the night then whole cluster pressed to preserve the delicate fruit aromas. The juice was cold settled for 24 hours in tank then transferred to French oak (15% new, 50% neutral) and stainless-steel barrels (35%) and to undergo fermentation. The wine was aged sur-lies and stirred routinely to create a long, rich and complex palate.
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| Vintage | 2020 |
| Wine Style | White Wine |
| Varietal/Blend | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Size | 750 ml |
