Reviews & Ratings

2013 Dry Creek Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc "Dry Creek Valley"

Winery: Dry Creek Vineyard

Vintage: 2013

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Dry Creek Valley"

Wine Category: Sauvignon Blanc

Grape blend: 91% Sauvignon Blanc & 9% Sauvignon Musque

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Dry Creek Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $18

Cases produced: 9,734

KWG Score: 89 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: August 22, 2014

Wine Review: This straw colored Sauvignon Blanc opens with a fragrant grapefruit bouquet with hints tangerine, wet stone and lime. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, crisp, acidic and mouthwatering. The flavor profile is a mineral infused yellow grapefruit with notes nectarine and Anjou pear. The finish is dry, refreshing and lingers for a very long time. This Sauvignon Blanc would pair well with seared scallops with blood orange-shallot sauce. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Dry Creek Vineyard was the first winery to plant Sauvignon Blanc in the Dry Creek Valley, and this wine epitomizes our expertise in growing this wonderfully diverse varietal. At first swirl, the 2013 vintage presents effusive aromatics of honeydew melon, cantaloupe and mango. There are also underlying layers of citrus and a sense of depth and vibrancy that make this wine extremely pleasing. On the palate, the wine is invigorating with fresh lemon-lime, kiwi and grapefruit notes. We blend in 9% Sauvignon Musque, a unique clonal selection of Sauvignon Blanc, which adds additional layers of tropical fruit and a fleshy, full-bodied mouthfeel. Simply delicious from start to finish!

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