Expect grapefruit, lime, white peach, gooseberry, fresh herb, and a touch of melon with medium body, structured texture, and bright acidity. The 2023 California vintage was cool and longer-than-typical.
- Varietal
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Region
- USA / California / Napa Valley / Oakville
- Body
- Medium
- Style
- dry white, fresh, structured, food-friendly
The producer
Groth Vineyards & Winery was founded in Oakville in 1982. The estate is best known for its 100-point 1985 Reserve Cabernet, but also produces a respected Sauvignon Blanc from estate Oakville fruit.
What critics say
Groth Sauvignon Blanc receives consistently strong reviews as a benchmark Napa Sauvignon Blanc.
Pairing
Grilled fish with lemon, raw oysters, salads with goat cheese, grilled chicken with herbs