Piedrasassi Sauvignon Blanc Central Coast

This is Sauv Blanc? The color screams Chard. The fullness screams something other than Sauv Blanc (Marsanne? Roussanne?). Regardless, it says it is Sauv Blanc. I loved it - going along with some Paso Robles whites I've had recently, it has the big body & fullness unmatched by a, say, New Zealand Sauv Blanc. SB purists weren't wild about it, fwiw.

Nose of honeysuckle, peach, and white flesh stone fruits. Viscous, lively, with bright acidity. Very unique wine with notes of menthol, honey, toasted almonds, and apricots. Complex, deep, yet bright and balanced.

Wow -- this color on this looked like a ripe chard but it was clearlt a SB on the palate and nose. Good wine and ready to drink!

Extremely golden. Great with scallops but drink sooner rather than later- I have a feeling the wine has just peaked.

Delicious geeked sauv blanc over the lees. Great pairing with momo's fried brussel sprouts in fish sauce and oysters.

A unique and intriguing wine. Golden, almost amber in color, with remarkable aromatics. The flavors on the palate open up with time, but still a little thin. Bracing acidity.

Was running about Lompoc in Santa Barbara County 2d ago, when I happened upon the Wine Grotto in search of some wines to sample. Visited the Piedrasassi tasting room. Had heard of the winery based on some excellent Syrah reviews from a coupla' years back. Met Melissa who was a wonderful hostess (& a great writer, BTW), who told me about this wine. Locally grown Savignon Blanc, selective proocess, fermented in whole clusters. Must be some unique processes used in …