Full Review

Zialena

Zialena
2023 Estate-Grown, Sauvignon Blanc, Alexander Valley

Pair this wine with:
Chicken Pasta

Category: Sauvignon Blanc

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 13.7%
91 Points
Gold Medal
Exceptional
$38

Zialena
2023 Estate-Grown, Sauvignon Blanc, Alexander Valley

Pair this wine with:
Chicken Pasta

Category: Sauvignon Blanc

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 13.7%
Straw color. Aromas of green plantain, poached peach, Nelson Sauvin hops, and apricot and orange with a satiny, vibrant, dryish medium body and a tingling, interesting, medium-length peach, candied herbs, ripe banana, and tangerine and jackfruit finish. A ripe, juicy, and vivacious California style Sauvignon Blanc.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Juicy & Smooth
Aroma Aroma: green plantain, poached peach, Nelson Sauvin hops, and apricot and orange
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with accents of peach, candied herbs, ripe banana, and tangerine and jackfruit
Sweetness Sweetness: Dryish
Enjoy Enjoy: Now-3 years on its own and with food
Recipes Pairing: BBQ Chicken, Pad Thai Chicken, Chicken Fajitas
Bottom Line Bottom Line: A ripe, juicy, and vivacious California style Sauvignon Blanc.

The Producer

Zialena Winery

The Producer
21112 River Rd
Geyserville, CA 95441
USA
1 707-955-5992

Sauvignon Blanc

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Serve in a White Wine Glass
Sauvignon Blanc is a bit of a chameleon of a variety, as it changes its character depending on where it is grown. Most famously in France’s Loire Valley, (especially in Pouilly-Fumé and Sancerre), it is a rich dry white with distinct herbal notes in the nose and on the palate. In New Zealand, the flavors range from gooseberry to tropical; both styles have very good natural acidity. Certain areas in Chile also produce very tropical-driven examples with a touch of herbal character, while the typical California style is clean with melon and spearmint fruit with only traces of herbal notes.

Many styles of Sauvignon Blanc – especially those from New Zealand – are aged in steel tanks to preserve the aromatic qualities, while some producers in Sancerre or even in California age in wooden barrels; this for added texture and spice. Medium-full in body, Sauvignon Blanc is especially excellent paired with shellfish or seafood or lighter poultry with herbs.