Name: Sentium [By Chiara Mondavi] Sauvignon Blanc "Mendocino County" 2023 750ml
Brand: Sentium [By Chiara Mondavi]
SKU: 1007922
Price: 64.84 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 92.8 (6 reviews)

Winery

Sentium [By Chiara Mondavi]

Shop all from Sentium [By Chiara Mondavi]

Varietal

Sauvignon Blanc

The green skinned grapes of the Sauvignon Blanc varietal had their origins in Southern France, where they are still widely grown and used for many of the excellent young and aged white wines the region is famous for. Today, however, they are grown in almost every wine producing country in the world, and are widely revered for their fresh and grassy flavors, full of tropical notes and refreshing, zesty character. Sauvignon Blanc grapes thrive best in moderate climates, and ripen relatively early in the year. This has made them a favorite for many wineries in the New World, where they can still produce healthy and high yields in the earlier part of the summer before the temperatures become too hot. Too much heat has a massively adverse effect on Sauvignon Blanc, as the grapes become dull in their flavor, and the wine produced from them loses all its unique character and high points. As such, Sauvignon Blanc farmers have had a lot of trouble from global warming and climate change, as they are being forced to harvest their crops increasingly earlier in the year when it is cool enough to do so.

Country

United States

Of all the New World wine countries, perhaps the one which has demonstrated the most flair for producing high quality wines - using a combination of traditional and forward-thinking contemporary methods - has been the United States of America. For the past couple of centuries, the United States has set about transforming much of its suitable land into vast vineyards, capable of supporting a wide variety of world-class grape varietals which thrive on both the Atlantic and the Pacific coastlines. Of course, we immediately think of sun-drenched California in regards to American wines, with its enormous vineyards responsible for the New World's finest examples of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot based wines, but many other states have taken to viticulture in a big way, with impressive results. Oregon, Washington State and New York have all developed sophisticated and technologically advanced wine cultures of their own, and the output of U.S wineries is increasing each year as more and more people are converted to their produce.

Region

California

California as a wine producing region has grown in size and importance considerably over the past couple of centuries, and today is the proud producer of more than ninety percent of the United States' wines. Indeed, if California was a country, it would be the fourth largest producer of wine in the world, with a vast range of vineyards covering almost half a million acres. The secret to California's success as a wine region has a lot to do with the high quality of its soils, and the fact that it has an extensive Pacific coastline which perfectly tempers the blazing sunshine it experiences all year round. The winds coming off the ocean cool the vines, and the natural valleys and mountainsides which make up most of the state's wine regions make for ideal areas in which to cultivate a variety of high quality grapes.

Appellation

Mendocino County

Mendocino County, nestled in Northern California, is a captivating wine appellation celebrated for its diverse terroirs and sustainable winemaking practices. What makes Mendocino County unique is its rugged topography, spanning coastal hills, valleys, and inland mountains, each contributing to a variety of microclimates. The region's commitment to sustainable and organic viticulture adds to its allure, emphasizing environmental stewardship and the production of high-quality, eco-conscious wines. Mendocino County excels in the cultivation of a range of grape varieties, including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel, and Rhône varietals. The coastal influence and temperature differentials between day and night create wines with vibrant acidity and nuanced flavors. Noteworthy sub-appellations like Anderson Valley and Potter Valley showcase the region's potential for cool-climate varieties. Exploring Mendocino County offers wine enthusiasts a journey into the harmonious marriage of diverse terroirs and mindful winemaking, resulting in wines that reflect both the land and the dedication to sustainability.

DC 96pts

Decanter

The 2023 release totals approximately 188 cases. This vintage delivers beautifully luscious fruit, marked by lemon-leaf pithiness and notes of crushed Marcona almonds. There’s excellent tension and grip here, with the wine showing its hallmark medium-bodied richness and silky, satiny fruit character. Laced with vibrant acid tension, it finishes long with flinty minerality, a kiss of tarragon, and a lingering saline edge. Chiara Mondavi set out to find older, organically farmed vines cared for by family growers. Her search led her to Mendocino’s Redwood Valley, where vineyards planted between the 1940s and 1970s provided the perfect fit for her vision of crafting textured, ageworthy Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.

JS 94pts

James Suckling

A solid sauvignon blanc with Meyer lemons, light grapefruit, peach stones and just a touch of flint on the nose and palate. Creamy texture. So caressing. Very Loire-like in a Touraine sort of way. Made from old vines planted in the 1940s and 1960s. Nine months or less in concrete tanks, used large barrels and 80-gallon stainless steel drums. Made by the fourth generation of the Mondavi family. Drink or hold.

JD 94pts

Jeb Dunnuck

I loved the 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, a vibrant white offering ample Meyer lemon, honeyed flowers, and crushed stone-driven aromatics, as well as a crisp, clean sense of reduction. Medium-bodied, nicely concentrated, and elegant, it might be my favorite of the lineup. I love it today, yet it should have at least a decade of longevity, if not more.

WA 91pts

Wine Advocate

Hints of crushed stone and struck match mark the nose of Sentium's 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, which contains a dash of Sémillon (1%). Fermented and aged in a mix of used French oak, concrete and stainless steel, it's a dry, stony wine, medium-bodied and streamlined on the palate, given just enough flesh through hints of fig and stone fruit and enlivened by lingering notes of white grapefruit and lemon on the finish.

WS 91pts

Wine Spectator

Distinctive and complex yet light on its feet and refreshing, with a sleek frame. Offers a whiff of litsea oil alongside accents of crunchy sea salt, lime sherbet, pear and dried pineapple. Aromatic, crisp, floral aromatics linger on the finish of jasmine and lemon blossoms. Drink now. 2,000 cases made.

VM 91pts

Vinous Media

The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is bright, crisp and refreshing. This airy Mendocino County Sauvignon Blanc is light on its feet. Lemon confit, marzipan, tangerine peel and ripe pear are all beautifully lifted.

Winery Notes

Sentium is evocative of the Northern California coastline - fresh salt spray, flint, and the delicate morning essence of citrus and spring rose. The wine is nimble and vibrant, expressing fresh lychee, white nectarine and wet river-stone. On the palate, fresh cut thyme, chamomile, savory lemon curd and white tea accentuate the finish. A seductive and lithe wine with impressive gravity at its core and an extended mouthwatering minerality that harmonizes with its delicate, silken texture.

On Sale

Recent E-mail Deals

Great Wines Under $30

Bulk Price Deals

Oregon: Beautiful, Green, Overcast… You Get It.

3 Great Wines Under $30 – Episode 9: Rent-Friendly Reds

3 Great Wines Under $30 – Episode 8: Wallet-Friendly Whites

Sentium [By Chiara Mondavi] Sauvignon Blanc “Mendocino County” 2023 750ml

Winery

Sentium [By Chiara Mondavi]

Varietal

Sauvignon Blanc

Country

United States

Region

California

Appellation

Mendocino County

Decanter

James Suckling

Jeb Dunnuck

Wine Advocate

Wine Spectator

Vinous Media

Winery Notes

More Products From This Winery See more

Domaine Ponsot Griottes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2015 750ml

Maison Leroy Bourgogne Blanc 2017 750ml

Conterno Fantino Barolo Ginestra Vigna Sori Ginestra 2019 750ml

Banfi Brut Metodo Tradizionale Classico NV 750ml

Fetzer Cabernet Sauvignon NV 1.5Ltr

Eos Cabernet Sauvignon NV 750ml

In-store Only Items

Long-term Pre-arrival Items

Case Only Items

Rapid Ship

More Products From This Winery See more