Santa Barbara County

Light

Screwcap

White

Sauvignon Blanc forms the largest portion of Winemaker Ernst Storm’s overall production, and this 2024 release is zesty, refreshing, and immediately approachable. There is an overt tropical lift with perfumed florals, but the wine ultimately leans towards a crisp, New Zealand–style expression: clean acidity and citrus-driven aromatics. Fruit is sourced from five vineyards scattered across the broader Santa Ynez Valley: McGinley, Curtis, Firestone, Kingsley, and Buellton, effectively drawing on balance from all four corners of the region to create a singular vintage-specific blend. The Firestone block plays an especially important role. Ernst Storm first worked at Firestone as an assistant winemaker when he arrived in California, and it is the vineyard he has worked with the longest. With vines now over 40 years old and limited production from the site, the fruit contributes a notable intensity and concentration to that defines the wine.

Sauvignon Blanc

Storm Wines, Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Barbara County, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Ynez, California, USA, 2024

2018-Storm-Sauvignon-Blanc-Santa-Ynez-Valley.gif

Sauvignon Blanc forms the largest portion of Winemaker Ernst Storm’s overall production, and this 2024 release is zesty, refresh

Storm Wines, Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara County, California, USA 2024

Related Wines

Articles