St. Mayhem
Lake County Sauvignon Blanc
Lake County, North Coast, California, USA
Full disclosure, I make this wine. After 3 years of trials and a year in the market, I'm still consistently amazed by how well the flavors of the peppers and sauv blanc mesh. Food pairings are endless. Mexican dishes, spicy food in general. FYI, the Feds will not let us put varietal (it is all sauv blanc) or vintage on the label so look for the bottling date on back label to determine freshness.
Full disclosure, I make this wine. After 3 years of trials and a year in the market, I'm still consistently amazed by how well the flavors of the peppers and sauv blanc mesh. Food pairings are endless. Mexican dishes, spicy food in general. FYI, the Feds will not let us put varietal (it is all sauv blanc) or vintage on the label so look for the bottling date on back label to determine freshness.
2 people found it helpfulMay 29th, 2016
Warning: not for the un-adventurous or faint of heart. The nose in this was curious: like the smell of spicy chips right when you open the bag. I was apprehensive but one taste... wow! This was incredibly smooth and light, surprisingly so. The spices creep in right around the mid-palate but are not overwhelming and are well integrated into the wine itself. Pairs well with a salty-sweet dish (we had sweet potato spinach quiche) to balance flavors. It does have a slight vinegar/pickle juice flavor, kind of like an elevated Tony Packo's pickled pepper juice taste. My mom, who usually drinks sweet white wines (while I am a red/tannen wine drinker), also loved this.
Warning: not for the un-adventurous or faint of heart. The nose in this was curious: like the smell of spicy chips right when you open the bag. I was apprehensive but one taste... wow! This was incredibly smooth and light, surprisingly so. The spices creep in right around the mid-palate but are not overwhelming and are well integrated into the wine itself. Pairs well with a salty-sweet dish (we had sweet potato spinach quiche) to balance flavors. It does have a slight vinegar/pickle juice flavor, kind of like an elevated Tony Packo's pickled pepper juice taste. My mom, who usually drinks sweet white wines (while I am a red/tannen wine drinker), also loved this.
1 person found it helpfulMar 21st, 2016
Not un drinkable but why? Interesting concept but why?
Not un drinkable but why? Interesting concept but why?
Nov 24th, 2015
Odd flavor. Ended up using it as a mixer for a margarita. Blasphemy, I know.
Odd flavor. Ended up using it as a mixer for a margarita. Blasphemy, I know.
Feb 11th, 2017
Incredible nose, totally throws you off until you sip...light finish. Easy drinking.
Incredible nose, totally throws you off until you sip...light finish. Easy drinking.
May 27th, 2016Definitely got jalapeño in the nose, but not very spicy. To be warned I love spicy food so if you're not used to it it may be a different experience for some. A buttery taste but not overly sweet.
Definitely got jalapeño in the nose, but not very spicy. To be warned I love spicy food so if you're not used to it it may be a different experience for some. A buttery taste but not overly sweet.
Apr 12th, 2016
The spiciest white wine you'll ever have.
The spiciest white wine you'll ever have.
Jul 31st, 2015
