Patricia Green Willamette Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Winemaking

Patricia Green is known for a restrained, food-focused approach to winemaking that lets the Willamette Valley's cool-climate character speak clearly. The winery prioritizes precision in the vineyard and minimal intervention in the cellar, resulting in wines of clarity and minerality rather than extraction or oak influence.

Tasting Notes

This is a vibrant, crisp Sauvignon Blanc that opens with bright citrus—grapefruit and Meyer lemon—alongside a whisper of tropical fruit and herbaceous green notes. The palate is clean and refreshing, with white peach and green apple flavors balanced by a subtle mineral spine that keeps the wine from feeling too lean. The finish is zesty and dry, snapping shut with the kind of acidity that makes you want another sip and think immediately about food.

Producer

Patricia Green has built a reputation for quality white wines from a small estate focused on cool-climate varietals in Oregon's Willamette Valley. The winery works with careful vineyard management and a philosophy centered on expressing terroir without heavy-handed winemaking, allowing the natural characteristics of the region to take the lead.

Terroir

The Willamette Valley sits at the northern edge of Oregon's wine country, where cool nights and a long growing season create ideal conditions for Sauvignon Blanc with snap and mineral presence. The region's volcanic soils and maritime influence from the nearby Coast Range encourage fresh acidity and precise flavor definition, particularly in white wines that thrive on this gentle climate.

Food Pairings

Serve this alongside oysters on the half shell or a briny seafood crudo for a classic match. For something more substantial, try it with seared scallops or halibut with a squeeze of fresh lemon. It's also delicious with goat cheese and fresh herbs, or a simple green salad with vinaigrette.