White

Sauvignon Blanc

Conspire

Rutherford · Napa · United States

Fact sheet

Type
White
Grape
Sauvignon Blanc
Country
United States
Region
Rutherford · Napa
Appellation
Rutherford, Napa, California, US
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

roast chicken · grilled fish · goat cheeses · fresh salads

Rated vintages

  • 201281 pts

    The winery's Rutherford-grown Sauvignon Blanc needs warm vintages to ripen. The last time that happened was in 2009. The last three years have not been kind, and 2012 was chilliest yet, resulting in a wine that's green and lean.

  • 201184 pts

    While there's no oak here, there's a heft and weight to the mouthfeel of this wine. The flavors veer toward orange and apricot jam.

  • 200993 pts

    A beautiful, fancy Sauvignon Blanc, crisp and dry and complex. If you're looking for a California white to drink with a perfect roast chicken, it's a fine choice. Shows ripe, lush citrus, tropical fruit, peach, mineral and white flower flavors, finished with dusty cinnamon spice…