Trione Sauvignon Blanc River Road Ranch

So I bought a cellar; 11/12/2022-12/31/2030 : The sticker on the back says 1837 cases made, and CA retail price $23, upon release. I had high hopes after drunkencyclist’s review - even though that was 2 years ago. Short story is - it has held up. Light gold in the glass with the slightest greenish tint. Immediate nose of grapefruit, which is almost sweet in that California sauv Blanc style. Background alcohol smell, mixed with lemon. Still decent acidity, but …

Retail $23. When I see a bottle of six-year-old American Sauvignon Blanc in my cellar, I get nervous. Usually, I ignore it since I assume it is likely on a downward slope and once again I had waited too long to open a wine that I was particularly excited about upon purchase (I also want to avoid the inevitable reprimand from my wife who thinks that we should drink every bottle we acquire within minutes of bringing it into the …

Straw color. Grass and grapefruit aromas. Citrus and pink grapefruit flavors lead to a crisp refreshing finish. John Karen before Fresno.

Family Winemakers 25th Anniversary Tasting, I remember their first at the Hyatt Embarcadero. Nose of melon, citrus, and honey, more of the same on the palate, good acid, probably better in 6 months, medium body, just delicious, long finish.

Retail $23. Much more aromatic than the ’13. Pineapple and guava on the nose, more viscous and rich. Very Good to Excellent. 89-91 Points. www.thedrunkencyclist.com