The Arroyo Seco is a rocky bench between the Salinas Valley and the Santa Lucia Highlands. It’s really great terroir for white wines because the conditions allow for extraordinarily long hangtime, while cool, foggy nights preserve vital acidity. You couldn’t ask for a fresher, more vibrant Sauvignon Blanc than this one. It’s bone dry and zesty and rich in pineapple…
— S.H.
(12/15/2007)
If you didn’t know it was from California, you might think this was a nice German Riesling. Crisp, mouthwatering acidity undergirds the pretty citrus, green apple and honeysuckle flavors, and the wine is off-dry and light-hearted. Great value from this red-hot appellation best known for expensive Pinot Noir.
— S.H.
(5/1/2007)
A delicious, balanced Pinot Noir. Shows dry, pure flavors of raspberries, cherries, cola and sandalwood, with a delicious, drink-me-now appeal.
— S.H.
(12/15/2010)
I like this wine mainly for its dryness and crispness. It tastes balanced and wholesome, the way a white wine should be. It’s not a heavy-hitter, but pleases for its spicy fruit, toffee and floral flavors.
— S.H.
(12/15/2007)
A little flat in acidic balance, but dry and pleasing in flavor, offering waves of citrus, apple, gardenia and honeysuckle, with a super-spicy finish. Try as an alternative to Pinot Grigio.
— S.H.
(2/1/2009)
Soft and simple, and doesn’t taste really dry, but with a honeyed edge framing spicy flavors of grilled pineapples and figs. Good for a Thanksgiving-type table with lots of different kinds of comfort foods.
— S.H.
(2/1/2009)