Desparada Fragment Sauvignon Blanc 2015

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Product Details


Varietal

Region

Producer

Vintage
2015

Size
750ML

ABV
14.9%

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Somm Note

Winemaker Notes

You made it through to the bluffs over the beach. There were no guards. There is a tiny impossible garden here overgrown with jasmine, lemon verbena, woodsorrel and a blooming pear tree. You had no idea what to expect when you climbed through the fence of Red Gate Farm, but the seersucker clouds are perfect with your pilfered Tieguanyin tea, young plums and chiffon cake.

Professional Ratings

  • 93
    Few moments in a lifetime of wines—discovering, tasting, researching and understanding—have I been so taken to a new place in time. I am not saying that this is the best wine in the world—I was just so fascinated by this wine and its story. Oh, and BTW, this is a pretty fine wine. The 2015 Desparada Fragment Sauvignon Blanc is taking this variety to a place where it has never been before. In the hands of winemaker Vailia, this highly pigmented wine of great concentration—showing ripe nectarine, dried peach skin and delicate citrus—could be one of most delicious and impressive ever in the new world. Pair this beauty with grilled, savory pork chops and you will see why I was so excited. Tasting pretty fine now. (Best Served: 2016-2020) [SOURCING: USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County; Vineyards: 43% McGinley, 32% Presquile, 22% Vogelzang] [COMPOSITION: 100% Sauvignon Blanc] [TECHNICAL: 14.9% alcohol, 744 cases produced] [WINEMAKING HIGHLIGHTS: Aging: 43% neutral French oak, 27% stainless, 15% new Acacia and 15% amphora] (Tasted: August 24, 2016, San Francisco, CA)
  • 90
    Strikes a balance between the supple texture and vibrant acidity, offering melon and pear flavors and distinctive details of spice, honeysuckle and dried orange peel that linger on the finish.

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Desparada

Desparada

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Desparada, California
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Founded in 2010. Vailia Esh traveled around North & South American before finding her home in Paso Robles making wine. She loves the freedom and isn’t forced into one particular style. She’s free to play, to discover and push towards new horizons. Working in a place so young, there is an unavoidable temptation to use the guideposts left by regions like Pauillac, Chateauneuf or Montalcino. This is a place as singular as those, but she’s still plottingher own trail. That’s why the Desparada wines are guided more by spirit than style. Each wine stands for a particular vision, and in each vintage she uses her new knowledge, varietals and vineyards to bring that vision into sharper focus.

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Capable of a vast array of styles, Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, refreshing variety that equally reflects both terroir and varietal character. Though it can vary depending on where it is grown, a couple of commonalities always exist—namely, zesty acidity and intense aromatics. This variety is of French provenance. Somm Secret—Along with Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc is a proud parent of Cabernet Sauvignon. That green bell pepper aroma that all three varieties share is no coincidence—it comes from a high concentration of pyrazines (herbaceous aromatic compounds) inherent to each member of the family.

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Central Coast, California

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With a dry and mild climate cooled significantly by moist ocean fog and breezes, Santa Barbara County is a grape-grower’s dream. Part of the larger Central Coast appellation, Santa Barbara is home to Santa Maria Valley and Santa Ynez Valley. The conditions here provide an opportunity for nearly effortless production of high-quality cool-climate Central Coast wines. This is also the site of the 2004 film Sideways, which caused Pinot Noir’s popularity to skyrocket and brought new acclaim to the region.

Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are the stars of Santa Barbara, producing wines marked by racy acidity. Crisp Sauvignon Blanc and savory Syrah are also important. The region is home to many young and enthusiastic winemakers eager to experiment with less common varieties including Chenin Blanc, Grüner Veltliner, Trousseau Gris, Gamay and Cabernet Franc, making it an exciting area to watch.

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