Spring is just around the corner and that has me thinking of sauvignon blanc. I’ve said many times before that California generally isn’t at the top of my list of regions for sauvignon blanc. But that perspective is changing. I’ve had a few tasty Californian sauvignon blancs in the past year. And this is another one that’s making me reconsider my “general rule” about California and sauvignon blanc.
The Quivira vineyard is focused on Biodynamic and organic production methods and has been Demeter-certified Biodynamic since 2005. That was one year before the current proprietors, Pete and Terri Kight purchased the vineyard.
For years they’ve had a sauvignon blanc labeled as Fig Tree Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc as a part of their portfolio, but this Dry Creek Valley Sauvignon Blanc with the hummingbird on the label is a new wine for them. This wine is produced with a combination of grapes from the same vineyards as the Fig Tree SB, combined with grapes from neighboring vineyards.
The balance on the nose of this wine is perfect. It shows the tropical fruit aromas that sauvignon blanc is known for, but it’s not totally in your face. It’s a harmonious medley of pineapple, mango, grapefruit and fresh cut grass aromas. The palate is also quite nice, offering granny smith apple, lime and subtle peach flavors. The peach becomes more pronounced on the finish. I would like a touch more concentration in the flavors, but overall this is a very good wine.
It’s the perfect way to welcome in the spring. Now we just need the weather to match it.
Wine: Quivira Dry Creek Valley
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2011
Alcohol: 13.5%
Rating: 89
Price: $15.00
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Disclosure: This wine was received as a media sample.