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Rombauer Sauvignon Blanc Napa 2025 750ml
🇺🇸 Lychee, honey dew melon, lime, and chamomile notes jump out.
Rombauer Vineyards · Sauvignon Blanc · Napa & Sonoma Counties · California · 2025
Rombauer Vineyards has long been synonymous with California’s most hedonistic whites — and their Sauvignon Blanc, affectionately known as “California Sunshine in a Glass,” is no exception. Sourced from two estate vineyards in Sonoma prized for freshness and vibrancy, blended with select warmer site...Show More >
Rombauer Vineyards · Sauvignon Blanc · Napa & Sonoma Counties · California · 2025
Rombauer Vineyards has long been synonymous with California’s most hedonistic whites — and their Sauvignon Blanc, affectionately known as “California Sunshine in a Glass,” is no exception. Sourced from two estate vineyards in Sonoma prized for freshness and vibrancy, blended with select warmer sites in Napa County, the wine is farmed sustainably with NDVI aerial imaging to optimize each block individually. Whole-cluster pressed, fermented primarily in stainless steel with a portion in French oak and concrete for texture, and bottled under screwcap to lock in every bit of its aromatic intensity. 91 points from James Suckling.
The 2025 was shaped by a long, cool growing season — heavy winter rains replenishing the water table, followed by slow, even ripening through a cool spring and summer — yielding a wine of exceptional freshness and aromatic precision. Pale lemon-green in the glass, it bursts with key lime, freshly cut grass, grapefruit, stone fruit, and lychee. The palate is mid-weighted with brilliant acidity, a textured mouthfeel, and a linear, bright, mouthwatering finish that keeps you reaching for the next sip.
“Generous, fresh and vibrant, with white pepper, stone fruit, lychee and sliced lemon. The palate is mid-weighted with balanced acidity and textured mouthfeel with a linear, bright finish and freshness.”
— James Suckling · 91 Points (Vintage 2025).
- Producer: Rombauer Vineyards, St. Helena, Napa Valley, California
- Vintage: 2025
- Appellation: Napa & Sonoma Counties, California
- Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
- Farming: Sustainable; NDVI precision viticulture; night harvest
- Vinification: Whole-cluster press; stainless steel + French oak + concrete tank fermentation
- Closure: Screwcap
- Size: 750ml
- Tasting Notes: Key lime, freshly cut grass, grapefruit, stone fruit, lychee, white pepper, bright acidity, textured finish
- Pairings: Persian herbed omelet, green curry, fried fish tacos, grilled seafood, goat cheese, light salads
JS:91 · Napa & Sonoma — California’s most aromatic Sauvignon Blanc. Sustainably farmed, screwcap fresh, and built for sunshine.
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Expert Review - Prior Vintages 2024, 2023
The Wine Spectator 92 Points | Juicy and expressive, with a mix of Key lime, ripe melon and pineapple notes at the core, plus details of lemon verbena, sweetgrass and lemon balm that add aromatics and complexity. The body is smooth, and the finish is long. (Vintage 2023).
Vinous 90 Points | The medium-bodied 2024 Sauvignon Blanc is precise, pure and refreshing. Tropical notes of kiwi, pineapple, lemon oil and white pepper make for an attractive dry white. (Vintage 2024).
MaryAnn Worobiec of The Wine Spectator writes 91 Points | A refreshing, generous mix of apricot, grilled peach and mango flavors are accented with fresh, juicy pops of tangerine, lemon and yuzu, backed by a hint of wildflower honey. (Vintage 2024).
