2022 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc

The breadth and variation of what’s on the shelf today are what make wine so enjoyable and interesting; but they can also make it intimidating. Thousands of labels, hundreds of regions, dozens of varieties and vintages can be overwhelming when wine simply should be enjoyed.

But here’s the key: drink what you like. It’s unpretentious and liberating to recognize that there’s no way anyone can tell you what you like is wrong. It’s what we consider in the expression of our Sauvignon Blanc, and really all of our wines. In a sea of sameness and tedium, driven by hot trends and top 10 lists, we simply make what we like.

Yes, Montelena wines will age. Yes, they reflect the vintage and vineyard. But that’s because we follow our interest and curiosity in crafting something truly special independent of the zeitgeist. We trust our palates. Trust yours.

-Winemaker Matt Crafton