Product Overview
Winery's Notes
"Sauvignon Blanc is our most popular wine at Lieu Dit. It often first presents itself as simply refreshing—and that’s a good thing! But a lot of thought and work goes into crafting that supremely enjoyable, nuanced glass of wine. As always, it begins in the vineyards.
Our winemaking responds to the different styles of Sauvignon Blanc from our three vineyard sources. First, we gently press the grapes before fermenting the juice in both stainless steel tanks and in old oak barrels. Rather than making the wine in just one vessel, diversifying our fermentation techniques highlights the layers of nuance that the different vineyards provide. After fermentation, the wine is aged in tanks and old barrels for about six months. Before putting the wine to bottle, we lightly clarify it by fining with bentonite clay.
Smells like: Lime leaf, Meyer lemon, green apple, white flowers
Tastes like: Wet stone, grapefruit, tarragon
Enjoy with: Your favorite Thai takeout, a big healthy salad, a filet of salmon"
Varietal Composition: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation: Santa Ynez Valley AVA
Vineyard Sources: McGinley Vineyard, China Blue Vineyard, Santa Ynez Vineyard
Aging: 6 months in stainless steel tank and neutral oak barrels
91 Points - Vinous
"The 2024 Sauvignon Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley) beckons you in with a rich, tropical nose, then kicks down the door with a wash of lively, zippy acids that dance across the palate and tickle the tongue. Pineapple, mint, green apple and tarragon unfurl with ample weight, counterbalancing the 2024's boundless verve and energy. Delicious." -BN, Jan/2026
90 Points - Wine Advocate
"Fresh herbs, white flowers, pea tendrils and citrus zest aromas introduce the 2024 Sauvignon Blanc, followed by a refreshing, lifted and admirably poised palate. It concludes with a succulent, high-toned finish, accompanied by additional citrus flavors and flinty nuances." -ML, 11/6/25
