2022 Dave’s Porch Wine – Sauvignon Blanc
The Wine Owner & Winemaker
Photo from Dave Yewell’s Facebook post
Dave Yewell is the owner of Porch Wines pictured with his wife, from north Napa Valley. He is in his 13th year producing in his words “an everyday table wine” to be enjoyed by friends and those in the know! Today they offer two wines 2022 Sauvignon Blanc from the just northeast of Napa Valley, in Lake County. Also a 2021 Rose of Pinot from Sonoma Valley.
The winemaker is produced by the renowned Rudy Zuidema who just made his best Sauvignon Blanc! He is also the winemaker for many other wineries including Rapp Ranch, Shadybrook Estate, Red Cap Wines, Southern Roots, Phamus, Napa de Oro and many others including his Zuidema Wine Company. All of which are excellent wines with many varietals produced.
The Wine
This was my first time tasting his 2022 vintage. From the initial pour this caught my attention as being a similar shade to previous vintages, still with a pale golden yellow hue. On the nose lemon grass and honeysuckle swarm into the senses. On the palate, green apple, Meyer lemon or lemon custard confirms it pedigree as a Sauvignon Blanc. Leaning a little more towards New Zealand than previous vintages so food and spice choices options are keen. On the finish extremely crisp, refreshing and clean. Once tasted I immediately ordered a case of this wine! An unbelievable bargain at $140/case. It will make my Best Tasted Wines for 2023 in the under $50 bracket. This list comes out annually around mid-December. Unfortunately the wine is only for California & Nevada residents.
The Food and Wine Pairing “Food without wine is a corpse; wine without food is a ghost. United and well matched, they are as body and soul: living partners” – Andre Simon
Photo ©Michael Kelly
BBQ’d a tuna steak at 650 degrees for 2-3 minutes on each side in a makeshift aluminum foil pan. BBQ’d in homemade sauce of wasabi, ginger, lemon juice, minced garlic and pineapple juice, coarse ground black peppercorns and a dash of Himalayan sea salt. The fish was cooked nicely on the outside and topped with fresh lemon juice and served with a pink center. Accompanied by quartered and roasted potatoes. This was a scrumptious meal and the 2022 Dave’s Porch Wines Sauvignon Blanc a proven match made in heaven! The flavors of the fish and the Sauvignon Blanc made a great partner with this dish.
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Michael
August 17, 2023 at 5:16 pm
Super! Thanks Mike. I thought I had let you know th