Vintage: 2004
Winery: Honig
Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Country: California
Region: Napa Valley.
I LOVE this wine. It is fabulous. It is one of my dependable favorites, especially in summer. I consistently order it by the glass at a local sushi restaurant, because it really goes well with seafood.
Honig has become one of the most successful growers and vintners of Sauvignon Blanc in Napa Valley. Honig recently started treating its grapes organically, and at the time of my visit planned to attempt to harness solar power to run portions of the winery. I was fortunate enough to attend a tasting at Elaine Honig's home which is on the winery and vineyard premises. She opened up a large sliding door in the living room which provided a view of the mountains, vineyards, and mounds of lavender planted everywhere. Prior to my visit I was not aware that Honig produced a Cabernet Sauvingnon. It is not sold in my local wine shops. Although this review covers the Sauvignon Blanc, I will say the Cabernet Sauvingnon was quite good.
This light refreshing wine is reminiscent of summer with tastes of lemon and freshly-cut grass. The finish is very crisp with a minerally aftertaste. Honig states the wine has flavors of grapefruit, mango, papaya, and peach. Honig never mentions flavors I described, so I ask the reader, "what do you taste?" Whatever the taste, I believe this wine is one of the best examples of how Sauvignon Blanc is supposed to taste. It is a mainstay in my collection.
