Reviews & Ratings

2016 Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc "Napa Valley"

Winery: Emmolo

Vintage: 2016

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Napa Valley"

Wine Category: Sauvignon Blanc

Grape blend: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $22

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 91 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91)

Review date: January 29, 2018

Wine Review: This almost clear colored Sauvignon Blanc from Emmolo is very good. It opens with a faint grapefruit bouquet with hints of green apple, straw and fig. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, slightly acidic, bright, savory and mouthwatering. The flavor profile is a mild mineral infused gentle grapefruit with hints of quinine and green apple. The finish is dry, refreshing and very nicely prolonged. This is a perfect summer wine. I would pair it with bacon wrapped scallops. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: A light straw color, the 2016 vintage features scents of melon and lavender, layered with notes of wet stone that call to mind a late-summer rain. Entry on the palate, is light and then builds, with flavors that are just on the edge of ripeness, from peaches to bright citrus. A flinty character lingers throughout, and the finish trails off with a balance of fruit and acidity, leaving a crisp and refreshing final impression.

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