Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Remix Wines — Old Vines White 2019 — Redwood Valley, Mendocino County, California. United States 🇺🇸

Overview:
A California-crafted white blend created by Master Sommelier Willie Scherer under the Remix Wines label, driven predominantly by old-vine Sauvignon Blanc planted in 1942 by the Lolonis family in Redwood Valley, with a smaller portion of Sémillon layered in for texture and depth. The style nods toward a Bordeaux Blanc sensibility while expressing bright California energy and vineyard heritage.

Aromas & Flavors:
Fresh grapefruit, white pear, ripe apricot, subtle citrus oil, light oak influence, and a clean mineral thread.

Mouthfeel:
Bright, dry, and energetic with a creamy mid-palate texture. Lively acidity keeps the wine lifted while subtle oak and old-vine concentration add quiet richness and length.

Food Pairings:
Grilled halibut or sea bass, roast chicken with herbs, citrus-driven salads, goat cheese, shellfish, or lightly spiced Mediterranean dishes.

Personal Pick:
This is not your everyday white blend — it scratches my Bordeaux Blanc itch while keeping a distinctly Californian personality. I love it as a conversation bottle when I want to surprise people who think they’ve “seen it all” in Sauvignon Blanc.

Verdict:
A distinctive, old-vine-driven white delivering complexity, texture, and originality. Excellent for adventurous palates and collectors of character-driven blends.

🍷 Did You Know?:
Redwood Valley in Mendocino is home to some of California’s oldest Sauvignon Blanc plantings, where cool nights and old-vine concentration produce wines with remarkable freshness, texture, and age-worthy structure. — a year ago

Collier S. Wiese

9.0

A little toward the semi-sweet but still a crispness and great lychee fruit throughout. — 5 years ago

Laura S.

9.0

Refreshing, smooth Riesling for the price. — 6 years ago

Mandy Johnson

9.5

Fruity and crisp! — 9 years ago

Jody Roberts

9.0

Bright and floral with lovely balance — 10 years ago

Daniel M

9.0

Preiss Zimmer pinot gris vendanges tardives 2009 — 11 years ago

Fabio Franchella

9.3

Vom@Regen in die Traufe? Nein! Vom der Terra di Ea (mit unfertigem Zimmer) zum Emidio ins Zanobi. Welch schöner Ausgang! — 2 years ago

with Kathrin

Walter Fahr

9.0

Very sweet but rich, creamy with lovely tastes of ripe fruit. Very easy to drink and pairs well with spicy foods. 2018 vintage in January 2022 — 4 years ago

Mike Miller

9.3

Wonderfully paired with lamb. Rich and full and yet a Pinot. — 6 years ago

with Anne

Al Doyle

8.9

Hints a little too earnestly at tinned lychee sweetness for me but still totally quaffable... — 8 years ago

Kristen Mazur

8.9

I liked but David thought it was too sweet — 10 years ago

Uli Klumpp

9.0

Nice dry sparkling wine made from pears. The fruit is present on the nose and the palate, but not overwhelmingly so. Well made. — 10 years ago

François Busnel

9.1

Gewurztraminer Vieilles Vignes. Superbe. Equilibre parfait. Apéritif au conté ! — 11 years ago

Maggie McClatchey

8.9

2009. Very sweet, but fantastic with spicy Thai dinner. — 2 years ago

Al Doyle

9.1

From 1971!!! A gift from my friend whose family label this is… honey sweet and rich, but with enough structure and spice to keep it from one-dimensionality, lovely. — 3 years ago

Te

9.3

You and Liz both loved this one. Darker color. Nutty, some nice mouthfeel (creamy), toast, green apple, grassy. — 6 years ago

Lasse KR

9.0

Faxe Kondi-juice. Flydende hvid vingummi med brus. 👌🏻 (Gave fra Katz, Volatil). — 6 years ago

Raphaël Dostie-Goulet

8.9

Excellent!! — 10 years ago

with Pierrette

Romain Bourger

9.0

Beautiful light gold colour with ripe yellow pears and gregarious notes. Chalky minerality with a slightly oily texture and superb balance. A very good Pinot Blanc — 11 years ago

Kristin Cancellieri

9.5

Light and delicious. Pairs well with shellfish for refreshing accompaniment. — 11 years ago