06/10/2026
Wine Enthusiast recently shared a great piece on white wine alternatives to Sauvignon Blanc, highlighting varietals like Albariño, Vermentino, and Assyrtiko.
At Neal Family Vineyards, these wines are not a trend we are chasing. They are varietals we have been growing, farming, and making with intention.
Our first Vermentino was produced in 2021, and since then our white wine program has continued to grow with expressive, certified organic wines that bring freshness, acidity, minerality, and a true sense of place from our Rutherford Dust Vineyard.
For us, varietal diversity starts in the vineyard. It is about listening to the land, farming responsibly, and continuing to explore what Napa Valley can express beyond the expected.
Proud to see these wines getting more attention — and proud to be making them from certified organic vineyards with the quality and scores to stand behind them.
https://www.wineenthusiast.com/basics/grapes-101/sauvignon-blanc-alternatives/
Acid fiends, rejoice! These zippy grapes mimic some of Sauvignon Blanc’s most beloved characteristics, so why not branch out?