Groth Vineyards & Winery
Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Bright straw gold with almost rosey highlights. Inviting nose of underripe pear and balsa wood. Echoed on the “2%-milky” (I.e., not quite “creamy”) palate adding lime rind and a hint of limestone. Medium full mouthfeel and medium plus acidity round it all out. Excellent expression of the California lightly-Fumê style SB. Weighty enough for roasted poultry and firmer fish, but still lithe enough for greens and shellfish. Not on the way out but I wouldn’t hold much beyond 2023.
Bright straw gold with almost rosey highlights. Inviting nose of underripe pear and balsa wood. Echoed on the “2%-milky” (I.e., not quite “creamy”) palate adding lime rind and a hint of limestone. Medium full mouthfeel and medium plus acidity round it all out. Excellent expression of the California lightly-Fumê style SB. Weighty enough for roasted poultry and firmer fish, but still lithe enough for greens and shellfish. Not on the way out but I wouldn’t hold much beyond 2023.
Aug 17th, 2021Tried this again, Pale lemon with aromas of tropical and citrus fruits and grassy floral notes. On the palate pineapple and melon flavors, lime with an underlying sweetness, crisp and refreshing with vivid acidity. Medium finish, good balance ending with citrus mineral characteristics. Nice! Consistent!
Tried this again, Pale lemon with aromas of tropical and citrus fruits and grassy floral notes. On the palate pineapple and melon flavors, lime with an underlying sweetness, crisp and refreshing with vivid acidity. Medium finish, good balance ending with citrus mineral characteristics. Nice! Consistent!
Jun 24th, 2020Slight green pea nose gives way to a soft lemon and pineapple palate. Texture, acid, finish are complementary. Nice entry into Napa sauv
Slight green pea nose gives way to a soft lemon and pineapple palate. Texture, acid, finish are complementary. Nice entry into Napa sauv
May 15th, 2020Pale lemon with aromas of tropical and citrus fruits and grassy floral notes. On the palate pineapple and melon flavors, lime with an underlying sweetness, crisp and refreshing with vivid acidity. Medium finish, good balance ending with citrus mineral characteristics. Nice!
Pale lemon with aromas of tropical and citrus fruits and grassy floral notes. On the palate pineapple and melon flavors, lime with an underlying sweetness, crisp and refreshing with vivid acidity. Medium finish, good balance ending with citrus mineral characteristics. Nice!
May 10th, 2020Apple, lemon candy, grapefruit, peach, slate and orange. Bright acidity and good minerality.
Apple, lemon candy, grapefruit, peach, slate and orange. Bright acidity and good minerality.
Nov 20th, 2019- The 2018 Groth Sauvignon Blanc is a seriously good new release wine from this storied Napa estate. The palate combines weight and freshness with a light dusting of smoke and salted Marcona almond that combine with citrus zest and starfruit flavors. Enjoy this refreshing style Sauvignon Blanc in its youth while the brightness remains. Drink 2019-2022- 91
- The 2018 Groth Sauvignon Blanc is a seriously good new release wine from this storied Napa estate. The palate combines weight and freshness with a light dusting of smoke and salted Marcona almond that combine with citrus zest and starfruit flavors. Enjoy this refreshing style Sauvignon Blanc in its youth while the brightness remains. Drink 2019-2022- 91
2 people found it helpfulJun 17th, 2019We had the 2018 Vintage on 7/26-27/20. Nice tastes of lemon and grapefruit. A well balanced wine with no acidic bite. A good value
We had the 2018 Vintage on 7/26-27/20. Nice tastes of lemon and grapefruit. A well balanced wine with no acidic bite. A good value
Jul 26th, 2020