Press & Reviews

Brilliant, focused aromas of minerals, lemons and white pepper lead to bright, stony, lightly herbal flavors on linear acidity for a fresh, snappy texture. Great balance and refreshment value on a medium body. Drink now.

Very crisp and clean white with sliced apple, lemon and melon with phenolic tension and texture. Layered and flavorful. Creamy. Seriously delicious. Drink now.

Lots of licorice, lemon and straw aromas follow through to a medium body with crisp acidity. Tangy and minerally. Drink now.

This full-bodied, barrel-fermented wine has a hefty mouthfeel and silky smooth texture, backing up quite ripe Bartlett pears, brioche and light vanilla flavors with good, vibrant acidity that keeps it fresh and lingering on the finish. Great when you want more than simple refreshment. Drink or hold.

Aromas of white peach and peach blossom with orange peel and lemon. Medium- to full-bodied. Solid core of fruit that is framed with acid and phenolics. Long and flavorful. Drink now.

A beautiful white with sliced apple, peach and cream. Some stone, too. Full-bodied and layered with wonderful depth and fruit. Textured and long. Gorgeous depth and length. 100% new. Barrel fermented. No malo. Drink now.

The 2020 Sauvignon Blanc is vibrant and racy, with medium-bodied aromas and flavors of citrus, white grapefruit, lime, and grassy herbs. Medium-bodied and lively, it’s going to be incredibly versatile on the dinner table and keep for a few years.

Pretty nose of elderflower, peach, lemon, white grapefruit and blanched almond. It’s medium-bodied with bright acidity and a fresh, delicate yet firm palate. Crisp and creamy finish. Drink now.

A sauvignon blanc with very pretty sliced lemons and light fennel seeds with some crushed cement. It’s full-bodied with a round, creamy texture. Delicious now.

Readers looking for a delicious, impeccably made Sauvignon Blanc from Napa could do a lot worse than the 2019 Sauvignon Blanc from Amici. This lightly colored white offers textbook notes of white grapefruit, tart lime, and sappy green herbs to go with a medium-bodied, refreshing, yet beautifully balanced style on the palate. Drink bottles over the coming year or two.

With 3% Sémillon, this is tart, textured and cohesive, densely layered in lime and lychee, with an underlying earthiness of dried herb. Medium bodied, it has a subtle lushness that appeals.

This shows lots of fresh pears and green apples, as well as hints of lemons and a sherbet undertone. Shimmer of flavors with a medium body and a creamy texture. Fruity and delicious. Drink now.

Looking first at the 2018 Sauvignon Blanc, this is an outstanding example of the variety and has a fresh, clean profile as well as classic notes of lemongrass, citrus, and leafy herbs. It’s medium-bodied, balanced, and certainly delicious. Drink it over the coming year or two.

Lots of pears and grapefruit with hints of cooked apples. Full-bodied, dense and layered with a delicious, creamy texture to the finish. Drink now.

From a selection of vineyards in Oak Knoll, Yountville and St. Helena, this crisp white is floral and lemony, with moderate weight and breadth. It’s made in a steely, straightforward style with an intensity that lingers on the finish.

Lovely preserved lemons, kiwi fruit and pomelo. A little more blackberry leaf on the palate, which is light to medium-bodied with fresh acidity and a fruity finish. Clean and steely. Drink now.

A deep and layered white with lemon rind, lemons, white peaches and some grapefruit. Medium-to full-bodied and layered. Serious intensity. Drink now.

This light, bright and remarkably floral white from the Musqué clone impresses in its balance and lingering mouthfeel. Subtle flavors of nectarine and peach invite one in and become more pronounced in the glass over time, providing refreshment and elegance.

Aromas of grapefruit, sliced lemon and hints of kiwi. Medium body, fresh fruit and tangy acidity. Lovely phenolic texture. Drink now.