Peirson Meyer 2010 Sauvignon Blanc

I don’t usually write a review for just one wine, but this one is really exceptional and we have not been to the winery to write our usual winery review.  Recently I visited a wine store in Yountville, Groezingers Wine Merchants, looking for my favorite California Sauvignon Blanc, namely the Kelly Fleming. They were temporarily out but Rick Beard recommended the Peirson Meyer.  I’m glad he did.

Peirson Meyer 2010 Ryan’s Vineyard, Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc.  ($28.) Intoxicating aroma of mostly lemon and lime with lively fruit on the palate of peach, apple and melon, rather than the usual grapefruit that is found frequently in California Sauvignon Blancs. It had good but smooth acid, and a very nice balance.  Fresh and bursting with fruit, with great texture, this is one of the finest California Sauvignon Blancs I’ve tasted.  It was barrel aged for 8 months in neutral oak without any MLF.  I’d put this one up there with the Kelly Fleming and Marston Family as one of the finest Napa Valley Sauvignon Blancs I’ve encountered. Although it won’t quite replace the Kelly Fleming as my favorite, this Sauvignon Blanc is very seductive and is most highly recommended.  At this price, it is a real bargain. Robert Meyer is the winemaker.  I’d love to visit this winery.

Here is the web page for Peirson Meyer Winery:

Peirson Meyer Winery