Presqu'ile Winery Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Maria Valley, California

Bright, textured, and distinctly expressive, the 2023 Presqu’ile Winery Sauvignon Blanc from Santa Maria Valley, California, is a striking example of cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc at its best. Sourced exclusively from the estate’s sustainably farmed Presqu’ile Vineyard and vinified with minimalist precision, this layered white showcases the nuance and vibrancy that define both the site and the exceptional 2023 vintage.

Product Details:

• Varietal Composition: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
• Vineyard Source: 100% Presqu’ile Vineyard
• Soil Type: Sandy loam, Garey Series, sand
• Farming: Sustainable
• Harvest Dates: October 10–18, 2023
• ABV: 13.1%
• Total Acidity: 8.2 g/L
• pH: 3.46
• Fermentation: Native yeast
• Élevage: 70% stainless steel, 20% neutral French oak, 10% concrete (6 months sur lie)

Sensory Description:

Aromatically alive with lime peel, white peach, and freshly cut herbs, this wine offers an invigorating perfume lifted by subtle green pepper and flinty minerality. On the palate, it delivers a crisp, focused profile of citrus and stone fruit layered over a mineral spine, finishing with refreshing salinity and vibrant acidity. The sur-lie aging in stainless, oak, and concrete imparts dimension without weight, achieving both tension and mouthfeel in equal measure.

Winemaker's Background:

Presqu’ile Winery is a family-owned estate rooted in the heart of the Santa Maria Valley, where the Murphy family has cultivated nearly 30 hectares of vines with a focus on sustainability, precision farming, and terroir expression. Founded on principles of site-specific winemaking and minimal intervention, Presqu’ile has earned a reputation for producing cool-climate wines of purity and finesse. Under the direction of winemaker Dieter Cronje and consultant Jeremy Seysses of Domaine Dujac, the winery crafts elegant Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah from its diverse vineyard blocks.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve chilled at 45–50°F. This Sauvignon Blanc pairs beautifully with fresh oysters, goat cheese salads, herbed chicken, or grilled prawns. Its clean acidity and subtle textural grip also make it an ideal companion to sushi, Thai dishes with lemongrass, or simple lemon-butter pasta.

With energy, elegance, and a nod to Sancerre, the 2023 Presqu’ile Sauvignon Blanc is a compelling snapshot of Santa Maria Valley terroir, pure, mineral-driven, and unmistakably Californian.