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2016 Sidebar Cellars Ritchie Sauvignon Blanc

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December 12, 2021 - $22

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RATINGS

93Wine Enthusiast

...this 'wow' of a wine is nuanced in nutty almond, Meyer lemon and crisp grapefruit. Sleek and smooth, it features bright focused acidity that complements the complex savory fruit and hints of lemongrass and ginger.

91Jeb Dunnuck

More grassy and green, with notes of green citrus, mint, and ample minerality...Loire-like and has a pure, racy, chiseled feel on the palate...crisp, and perfectly balanced...

90Wine Spectator

Offers lemon-lime flavors at the core, with green papaya and fresh ginger notes. Crisp acidity keeps everything in focus. Shows plenty of verve and intensity on the long finish.

90Vinous / IWC

...lovely depth and textural resonance in its orchard fruit, mint, floral and chamomile notes.

REGION

United States, California, North Coast, Lake County, High Valley

North Coast AVA includes California’s most prestigious sub-appellations and vineyards. The three million acre area includes vineyards in six counties north of San Francisco and nearly 50 sub-appellations. The Napa Valley and Sonoma County AVAs are just two of the renowned sub-appellations included in the North Coast designation, which also includes the AVAs Diamond Mountain District, Howell Mountain, Oakville, Stag’s Leap and Rutherford, which are all among the most acclaimed wine producing districts in California. The North Coast AVA designation is generally used for wines made by blending grapes grown in several counties or AVAs. The appellation includes part of the counties of Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Marin, Solano and Lake.

TYPE

White Wine, Sauvignon Blanc

This crisp, dry white wine hails from France but is grown in wine regions around the world. In California, it is sometimes called Fume Blanc; while in Sauternes, it is a component of their famous dessert wines.