Owner/Winemaker John Niven’s opening salvo is a fine one indeed, and his knowledge of what works in the Edna Valley is more than evident here. A small amount of Grüner Veltliner gives a floral lift to both the nose and the palate, offsetting the citrus, stony mineral and herb notes nicely and giving them more depth. That 2021 Central Coast energy is here, and it pushes the finish into the distance. If you like your Sauvignon Blanc to be layered, this delivers at a very fair price.
Cadre, Edna Valley (Central Coast, California) Sauvignon Blanc 2021
By Rich Cook