Freddy R. Troya

9.6

Moraga Estate – Sauvignon Blanc – Vintage 1999
Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, USA 🇺🇸

Overview
A remarkable bottle of 100% Sauvignon Blanc from Moraga Estate, located in the rolling hills of Bel Air. Despite its 25+ years of age, this wine has defied time, showing incredible vitality and freshness. A rare showcase that Sauvignon Blanc, under the right terroir and winemaking, can achieve serious longevity.

Aromas & Flavors
Notes of preserved lemon, dried apricot, lanolin, and beeswax unfold gracefully, interlaced with hints of chamomile tea and subtle nutty oxidative tones. The acidity remains vibrant, keeping the palate lifted, with a saline, mineral edge that speaks of its unique site.

Mouthfeel
Still taut and structured, with an oily richness balanced by a linear, mouthwatering acidity. The texture is round yet precise, with a finish that lingers beautifully.

Food Pairings
Ideal with aged goat cheese, seared scallops, or roast chicken with lemon and herbs. A wine this nuanced also shines solo, worthy of quiet contemplation.

Verdict
Astonishing endurance from a varietal not usually associated with long-term cellaring. This is more than a wine, it’s history in a glass.

Did You Know?
Moraga Estate is one of the only commercial wineries operating within Los Angeles city limits, with vineyards planted in the limestone-rich canyons of Bel Air facing south west. Its wines have long been a hidden treasure, often snapped up by Hollywood insiders.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
This bottle was a revelation, proving that California Sauvignon Blanc, under the right conditions, can rival the ageability of Old World whites. A true collector’s gem and a memorable experience. — 7 days ago

Neil Valenzuela

8.9

Deep ruby color. Aromas of cranberry, baked fruit pie, brown sugar and baking spices. Good structure, loads of black fruit, long lingering finish.

🥇90 Points - Wine Spectator — 5 years ago

Ryan Anderson

9.1

Super fruity and easy drinking. A great find. — 6 years ago

"Odedi"

9.4

#AgedWineTuesday

Deep gold in color.

Beautiful nose of diesel, lemons, yellow apples, spices, honeysuckle and minerals.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Off dry on the palate with apples, limes, light tropical fruits, minerals, light peaches and spices.

Long finish with lemons and light herbs.

This 13 year old Riesling from Yakima Valley is drinking beautifully now. Nicely balanced, elegant and rich. Complex and entertaining.

Still feels fresh and lively, with enough fruits to balance the acidity. Fruit forward, interesting and delicious.

This gorgeous Riesling will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

At this point, less than 15 bottles are left at the winery cellars. Very cool to try these kind of wines.

Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself or with food.

13.3% alcohol by volume.

94 points. — 2 months ago

Pippy Thatcher

9.6

Oh so good. Berries. Cherry. Soft and eminently drinkable. To Monday! — 5 years ago

TwiLea Fletcher

9.0

Jeopardy... Tournament of Champions — 6 years ago

with Neal

Andrew Formi

9.2

1998 … now that’s what I was expecting! — 3 months ago

William Paley

9.5

accidentally left open on counter 48 hrs plus….no stopper. This thing goes for miles and miles, deep, pungent, astral canyons and glazed smoke…hits the back of the tongue and then lacerates the soul. get what you can and lay it down and toss the key…await grandchildren. — 3 years ago

with Jess

Thomas Barnes

9.1

Date night at Mercer — 6 years ago

Michael Chelus

9.1

Blackberry, vanilla, cherry, raspberry, plum, licorice and oak. Good structure and soft tannins. — 6 years ago