Beckmen Sauvignon Blanc Santa Ynez Valley 2023 750ml

Beckmen · Sauvignon Blanc · Santa Ynez Valley · 2023

Beckmen Sauvignon Blanc Santa Ynez Valley 2023 brings together vibrant citrus and tropical fruit with a brisk, grassy edge. Guava, lemon peel and mineral notes give this California white its expressive character, while stainless-steel fermentation and aging keep the fruit fresh and focused.

Vineyard & Winemaking

The grapes come from Block 1 of Purisima Mountain Vineyard, where slower ripening allows added hang-time for flavor and textural development. Limestone soils help preserve acidity. Skin contact before pressing adds texture and roundness, balancing the wine’s lively fruit and refreshing style.

Our Professional Review

David of 67wine.com
Wow! The fruit really comes alive on your palate. If you drink New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc elevate your experience with this California alternative. What an enjoyable experience where you can taste the art of a great winemaker.

Expert Reviews · 2023

Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast, 92 Points
This bottling blends the best parts of Sauvignon Blanc into one bottling. The nose mixes that edgy citrus and grass vibe with a wet sidewalk minerality and tropical tones of guava peel and jasmine tea. A clay-like flavor starts the palate, which then shows pineapple, plumeria and guava flavors.

Vinous, 91 Points
The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc Santa Ynez Valley is a gorgeous wine that showcases the greener, grassier side of the variety. Lemon peel, slate, mint and tomato leaf are all beautifully delineated. This is an especially brisk style for Steve Beckmen. Drinking Window 2024–2026.

Winemaker Description

Beckmen
The grapes for this wine are sourced from Block 1 on Purisima Mountain Vineyard, which tends to ripen slower than most of the Sauvignon Blanc in the region. The added hang-time adds to the flavor and textural development of the finished wine while the limestone soils ensure great acidity.

Incorporating skin contact prior to pressing brought another level of texture and roundness to the vintage; the wine is kept fresh by fermenting and aging in stainless steel, showcasing vibrant tropical and citrus fruit aromas and flavors.

Pairing Suggestions

Try with goat cheese, citrus-dressed salads, grilled shrimp or herb-roasted chicken to complement the wine’s citrus, herbal notes and bright acidity.

Details

• Producer: Beckmen
• Vintage: 2023
• Bottle size: 750ml
• Country: United States
• Region: California
• Appellation: Santa Ynez Valley
• Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
• Type: White wine
• Vineyard: Purisima Mountain Vineyard, Block 1
• Winemaking: Skin contact before pressing; fermented and aged in stainless steel
• Closure: Screw top