Founded in 1981, Quivira Vineyards has been a leader in sustainability.
By 1987, they were one of the first Sonoma County wineries to be Certified Organic. This commitment trickles down into the quality of wine. Their mainstays
are estate-grown Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel. Our favorite go-to is the “Fig
Tree Vineyard” Sauvignon Blanc, a multiple clone effort that showcases the highly
alluring and aromatic Sauvignon Musqué. You will identify its heady perfume
right away when you put your nose into the glass. Partially aged in a
combination of neutral French oak and acacia barrels adds a richness that is a
wonderful counterpoint to the high-toned natural acidity. This wine is a wonderful
outlier for California Sauvignon Blanc, an exotic profile that outperforms Sauvignon
Blanc notables such as Duckhorn, Eisele Vineyard and Spottswoode for a
fraction of the price.

All of the fruit comes from Quivira’s “Fig Tree Vineyard”,
named after the 110-year-old fig tree that sits smack dab in the vineyard. And
yes, you can pick up a distinct Kadota fig note on the nose and palate, but
wait, it gets better. There’s zip and richness all in one. The wine is layered
throughout with tremendous purity and focus. This is not your ordinary domestic
Sauvignon Blanc with its tropical notes of guava and passionfruit. Exotic brown spice that the
acacia barrels impart add a wonderful base note. It's more in line with
a serious Bordeaux Blanc from Pessac-Léognan or the Graves district. The fresh acidity paired
with rich body can take on a grilled swordfish steak or a peach glazed
double-cut pork chop.