Rakes Point Merroir
North Coast, California
The newest vintage of our 91 Point, Gold Medal-winning Sauvignon Blanc is bright and lush
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Rakes Point Merroir
Sauvignon Blanc
Vineyards planted in the North Coast appellation of California sit at high altitudes on the tops of rolling hills and in deep valley floors. A truly picturesque landscape, the region boasts a near-perfect environment for winegrowing. Hot and dry days with bright, sunny skies allow fruit to fully ripen, but once the sun goes down, temperatures drop significantly. This diurnal shift will enable grapes to rest in the evening while developing natural acidity and beautifully concentrated flavors. Our 2020 Rakes Point Merroir Sauvignon Blanc is a perfect representation of the varietal that thrives in the North Coast environment. Wine experts love it, too—our last vintage earned a 91 point score and a Gold Medal from the 2020 Sunset Magazine International Wine Competition! Fruit-forward citrus and tropical flavors are enhanced by a sweet and succulent palate. A slight minerality and approach ...
ABOUT THIS WINE
Rakes Point Merroir
Sauvignon Blanc
Vineyards planted in the North Coast appellation of California sit at high altitudes on the tops of rolling hills and in deep valley floors. A truly picturesque landscape, the region boasts a near-perfect environment for winegrowing. Hot and dry days with bright, sunny skies allow fruit to fully ripen, but once the sun goes down, temperatures drop significantly. This diurnal shift will enable grapes to rest in the evening while developing natural acidity and beautifully concentrated flavors. Our 2020 Rakes Point Merroir Sauvignon Blanc is a perfect representation of the varietal that thrives in the North Coast environment. Wine experts love it, too—our last vintage earned a 91 point score and a Gold Medal from the 2020 Sunset Magazine International Wine Competition! Fruit-forward citrus and tropical flavors are enhanced by a sweet and succulent palate. A slight minerality and approach ...
WINE REGION:
North Coast
The North Coast AVA is a vast "super region" covering three million acres of prime land north of San Francisco. It encompasses the famous wine counties of Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino, as well as Lake, Marin and Solano. While most wines from these counties are made under one of the prestigious regional AVAs, winemakers can also blend grapes from different counties. In this way, they create wines that show off the quality of the entire region and are not limited to specific terroirs. Common varieties include Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel.
WINE REGION
North Coast
The North Coast AVA is a vast "super region" covering three million acres of prime land north of San Francisco. It encompasses the famous wine counties of Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino, as well as Lake, Marin and Solano. While most wines from these counties are made under one of the prestigious regional AVAs, winemakers can also blend grapes from different counties. In this way, they create wines that show off the quality of the entire region and are not limited to specific terroirs. Common varieties include Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Oysters, Grilled Fish, Fried Calamari
Pairs well with…
Oysters, Grilled Fish, Fried Calamari
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Oysters, Grilled Fish, Fried Calamari
Pairs well with…
Oysters, Grilled Fish, Fried Calamari
TASTING NOTES:
Flint
Lemon
Passionfruit
A beautiful representation of the fan-favorite wine, light and bright floral notes jump out of the glass. Lemon-lime citrus melds with bright, lush flavors of passionfruit. Varietal signature acidity makes the tastebuds water for another sip.
TASTING NOTES
Flint
Lemon
Passionfruit
A beautiful representation of the fan-favorite wine, light and bright floral notes jump out of the glass. Lemon-lime citrus melds with bright, lush flavors of passionfruit. Varietal signature acidity makes the tastebuds water for another sip.
AWARDS:
Rakes Point Merroir
3 TOTAL AWARDS
Gold Medal, 2021 Denver International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2021 Critics Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition
Silver Medal, 2021 Sunset International Wine Competition
AWARDS
Rakes Point Merroir
3 TOTAL AWARDS
Gold Medal, 2021 Denver International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2021 Critics Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition
Silver Medal, 2021 Sunset International Wine Competition
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Rakes Point Merroir
Expressing the sense of place from which one comes is paramount to being fascinating. This is true by land or by sea. For wine, its terroir, and for oysters, it is merroir. With Rakes Point Merroir, we capture the quintessential pairing of wine and coastal living and fare.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Rakes Point Merroir
Expressing the sense of place from which one comes is paramount to being fascinating. This is true by land or by sea. For wine, its terroir, and for oysters, it is merroir. With Rakes Point Merroir, we capture the quintessential pairing of wine and coastal living and fare.