Rating 94
Style White
Variety
Vintage 2017
Appellation
Sonoma County
North Coast
California
USA
ABV 14%
Price $22.00  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2019-05-29

Perfect For

Dinner Parties, Summer Sipping, Treat Yo'self

Drink If You Like

Chardonnay, Sauvignon Gris , Verdejo

Chalk Hill Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Review

This wine is soft and creamy, with lithe notes of white pepper. There are some lean notes of peach and citrusy grapefruit winding through calm, well-integrated acidity as well. The palate is focused, and very well balanced between sweet and savory. This is an excellent example of how balanced this grape can be on the west coast.

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Chalk Hill Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2017
This wine is soft and creamy, with lithe notes of white pepper. There are some lean notes of peach and citrusy grapefruit winding through calm, well-integrated acidity as well. The palate is focused, and very well balanced between sweet and savory. This is an excellent example of how balanced this grape can be on the west coast.

Reviewed On: 05-29-2019
94
POINTS
Chalk Hill Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2017
This wine is soft and creamy, with lithe notes of white pepper. There are some lean notes of peach and citrusy grapefruit winding through calm, well-integrated acidity as well. The palate is focused, and very well balanced between sweet and savory. This is an excellent example of how balanced this grape can be on the west coast.

Reviewed On: 05-29-2019