Reviews & Ratings

2009 Dry Creek Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc "Dry Creek Valley"

Winery: Dry Creek Vineyard

Vintage: 2009

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Dry Creek Valley"

Wine Category: Sauvignon Blanc

Grape blend: 96% Sauvignon Blanc & 4% Sauvignon Musque)

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Dry Creek Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $16

Cases produced: 7,059

KWG Score: 88 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: July 20, 2010

Wine Review: This very pale yellow colored Sauvignon Blanc opens with a very attractive ripe apple bouquet with a hint of lime. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, and citrusy. The flavor profile is a pleasant honeydew melon with notes of gentle minerality blended in. The finish is quite dry and rather refreshing. It was a crowd pleaser and did not last long. I would pair this wine with bacon wrapped scallops. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Pungent aromas come forward such as grapefruit, citrus, and honeydew melon. A few more swirls of the glass reveal a wonderful depth and concentration in the wine. On the palate, tropical fruit characters abound, such has white peach and pineapple. Honeysuckle elements from the Sauvignon Musque linger, creating a rich mouthfeel without any cluttering oak characters. A long and lingering finish culminates the progression of this dynamic and beautiful Sauvignon Blanc.

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