Mayacamas, Sauvignon Blanc

Last bottle. Lemon zest. Amazing how long lived this wine is.

1998 vintage

Consistent with my previous note, but it has become much better with age. Richness and complexity are qualities that are rare in even the best Sauvignon Blancs, but they are plentiful here. The current CT drinking window ends in 2016, and that's nonsense. There's plenty of time left, but unfortunately this is my last bottle.

2009 vintage

After having had two oxidized bottles, the last few have been back to form. A nice, lighter style, easy to drink now. Quite enjoyable especially with food. Good now - no need to wait. Many of the Maya SB are severe and need a lot of time, but not this one.

2007 vintage

weirdly oxidative when first opened. Is this getting old or something else? Earthy, maybe a bit reduced? Seems to be better with decanting and better as it gets warmer. I need to drink a few more to see but definitely recommend a decant and needs food too. Not your typical Sauvignon Blanc. After an hour decant, and then next day in refrigerator this got much better. Still more earthy than fruit, so very different from last year. Tried 3 bottles …

2007 vintage

Pale yellow color. Pears, white flowers, citrus peel, and quince. Still young, but starting to open up and shows good promise. Should be outstanding in several years, but good now if you like lightness and restraint. which I did. thoroughly enjoyed this and looking forward to it with a few more years of age.

2007 vintage

Medium golden color. A bit earthy and musty on the nose. Mellow and balanced on the palate. This is interestingly understated for a Sauvignon Blanc. It is also a bit aged. Being far more familiar with Mt. Veeder Cabernet I am not surprised at the understated profile. Still, drinking pretty well.

2007 vintage

pale straw color...lemon, herbs and grass aromas dominate with more alcohol (14.75%) than i prefer...restrained fresh citrus and floral palate with crisp fresh acidity and a medium finish...decent just not memorable

2009 vintage

Very nice. Crisp, clean. Lemony nose. Nice finish. Great balance with good acid.

2009 vintage

Nice CA sauvignon blanc. We have been drinking mostly Sancerre, and this wine appealed because it has some old world qualities. Nice balance of fruit, acidity, and some minerality. The finish was really quite long and kept echoing the citrus and grass and rock notes. I did get a touch of heat from the alcohol. But overall a really nice wine. I'm not blown away by the value at $23 but it is quite well made and more traditional. Update: …

2009 vintage

Laser delineation, citrus and mown grass and an amazing example of sauvignon blanc. You have to love the fact that Bob Travers, the winemaker, doesn't submit his wines for ratings. It certainly keeps the price down. This is old fashioned CA wine making. Lovely drink.

2009 vintage

This is not your typical sauvignon blanc. Citrus, apple and floral blend that's nicely balanced. Lovely lingering crisp finish that has a light complexity unique to SB's. Highly recommend!

2009 vintage

Lemon and lime on the nose, some mineralilty. High acid, medium alcohol, ripe fruit, it finishes on the sweet side, maybe because of the wood. Good overall

2009 vintage

Rich aroma or pear laced with lime. Full, almost viscous, palate shows complex flavors dominated by ripe apple. Apricot and petrol dominate the finish. Richer, more forward, and more complex than most Sauvignon Blancs. Possibly some Semillon blended in, though the label gives no indication of that. Good backbone and depth. It could be better integrated, but that's the only demerit I can find. Very nice, great value anywhere under $20

2009 vintage

(B) Crisp, citrusy, nice.

2009 vintage

In Vino Unitas: California Producers Direct Market (St. Francis Yacht Club, San Francisco, California) : Light green-tinged yellow color; tart apple, tart peach nose; tart peach, green herb palate, lacking in acidity; medium finish

2007 vintage

Minerality overload. Very similar structure to a Graves, but without the underlying fruit. Probably drunk too early - this bottle was built for the long haul.

2007 vintage

14.5% alcohol. Light yellown color. Spice, grapefruit and herb armoas. On the palate very intense and concentrated grapefruit, peach, herbs and grass. Very well balanced, lingering aftertaste. The concentration and focus of this wine is extraordinary. One of the best Sauvignon Blancs I've had in a while!

2007 vintage

CITRUS AND APPLES IN THE NOSE AND FLAVOR, NICE ACIDITY AND A MEDIUM LENGTH FINISH.

2002 vintage

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