2017 THE PARING CALIFORNIA SAUVIGNON BLANC

2017 THE PARING CALIFORNIA SAUVIGNON BLANC, CALIFORNIA. 100% Sauvignon Blanc.

90 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Incorporating 15% Semillon, the 2017 Sauvignon Blanc sports a light gold color as well as exotic notes of lemon oil, white grapefruit, and tangerine. It's another fresh, juicy wine that has plenty of texture and length."

Part of the family of wines that includes the acclaimed Jonata and The Hilt offerings, and made by the same winemaker, Matt Dees, The Paring wines are some of the Central Coast's best values in terms of quality for the price, bar none. All the fruit is sourced primarily from organic, Biodynamic and sustainably farmed vineyards in the three prime Santa Barbara regions: Ballard Canyon, Sta. Rita Hills and Santa Maria Valley. Think de-classified versions of the higher-end wines, made in the same style at the same facility. The Sauvignon Blanc was aged in a combination of new and neutral French oak, as well as stainless steel for10 months, lending it an elegance and texture not commonly found among Sauvignon Blancs in this price range. Llemon curd and lime zest aromas are followed by flavors of stone fruit and garden herbs. This has the complexity and flavor of some of our favorite Bordeaux Blancs while retaining Central Coast freshness. Flavorful and refreshing, this is as delicious on its own as with food. Try it with: Oysters and sushi, grilled calamari, creamy risottos and pastas.

About: Made from the vineyard blocks that are either too young or don't fit into the vintage style of the highly acclaimed Jonata and The Hilt wines—The Paring is essentially a "chip off the old block". The grapes are sourced primarily from three Santa Barbara regions on the vanguard: Ballard Canyon, Sta. Rita Hills and Santa Maria Valley. The Paring wines are for pleasure. They make every effort to strike a balance between volume, and texture; both direct results of the beautiful Santa Barbara sun and cool oceanic winds. The Paring Red and Paring Sauvignon Blanc wines explore different blending opportunities where experimentations with site and varieties are key; select vineyards are defined and farmed to our rigorous standards, wine lots are blended and aged together to reach balance and enjoyment. The Paring Pinot Noir, Rosé of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah wines explore different styles and vineyards: from the precise and complex Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills and Santa Maria Valley to the deliciously rich and versatile Syrah from Ballard Canyon. (Winery)