Sentium Sauvignon Blanc Medocino

Sentium Sauvignon Blanc Mendocino County is a polished, coastal California white that brings together old-vine depth, mineral precision, and a refined, modern texture. Produced by the Mondavi family under the Sentium label, the wine is sourced from organically farmed Mendocino AVA fruit, with vines planted in 1940 and 1969, and the current release is built from 92% Sauvignon Blanc and 8% Sémillon at 13% ABV. The winery frames Sentium as a wine shaped by the Northern California coastline, and the result is a Sauvignon Blanc that feels bright, saline, and quietly luxurious.

Process & Profile

The current Sentium is fermented in equal parts concrete, large-format neutral oak, and stainless steel, with gentle lees stirring during fermentation and 9 months sur lie aging before bottling. That combination gives the wine more texture and breadth than a simple stainless-steel Sauvignon Blanc while preserving freshness and lift.

On the nose and palate, winery notes describe a profile of fresh salt spray, flint, citrus, and spring rose, with flavors of lychee, white nectarine, savory lemon curd, and white tea. The finish is long, mouthwatering, and mineral, with a silky texture and clear coastal energy. Supporting notes from James Suckling and Jeb Dunnuck add Meyer lemon, light grapefruit, peach stone, honeyed flowers, and crushed stone, reinforcing a style that is vivid, elegant, and Loire-like in shape.

What makes Sentium Sauvignon Blanc Mendocino County stand out is the way it balances old-vine concentration, organic farming, and a more textured, mineral-driven expression of Sauvignon Blanc. It has the citrus and energy buyers expect from the variety, but the Sémillon component, lees aging, and mixed fermentation vessels give it extra depth and polish.

Serve it well chilled, but not too cold, to let the citrus, stone fruit, and saline minerality fully open. It should pair beautifully with oysters, halibut, scallops, goat cheese, roast chicken, or herb-driven spring dishes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sentium Sauvignon Blanc Mendocino County?
It is a Mendocino County white wine from the Mondavi family’s Sentium label, made from 92% Sauvignon Blanc and 8% Sémillon.

What are the key specs of Sentium Sauvignon Blanc Mendocino County?
The current release is made from organically farmed Mendocino AVA fruit, with vines planted in 1940 and 1969, bottled at 13% ABV, fermented in concrete, neutral oak, and stainless steel, and aged 9 months sur lie.

What flavors characterize Sentium Sauvignon Blanc Mendocino County?
It shows salt spray, flint, citrus, spring rose, lychee, white nectarine, lemon curd, white tea, Meyer lemon, grapefruit, peach stone, honeyed flowers, and crushed stone.

How should you enjoy Sentium Sauvignon Blanc Mendocino County?
Serve it well chilled and pair it with shellfish, seafood, goat cheese, or lighter herb-driven dishes.

What makes Sentium Sauvignon Blanc Mendocino County special?
Its appeal comes from the combination of old-vine fruit, organic farming, Sémillon inclusion, mixed-vessel fermentation, and a saline, mineral-driven style that gives it more depth and texture than a standard Sauvignon Blanc.