What makes a Sauvignon Blanc worth $75?
Brian Mondavi Borger returns to Stop Wasting Your Wine with the 2024 Sentium, a Sauvignon Blanc led blend from the fourth generation of the Mondavi family. We taste it together and explore why winemaker Chiara Mondavi looked beyond Napa to old vineyards in Mendocino.
From Robert Mondavi’s Fumé Blanc legacy to Chiara’s approach in the cellar, Brian shares how the family’s history informs something new. We dig into the wine’s bright acidity, creamy texture, and the decisions behind what ends up in our glasses. Then comes our verdict: does Sentium deserve a spot in our wine fridges?
Plus, Brian takes on Grape Guesses. Does a lifetime around wine give him the edge, or can Colin and Aaron pull off an upset?
Pour a glass and find out whether Sentium belongs on your splurge list.
Learn More About Sentium Wine
Website: https://www.sentiumwine.com/
Also be sure to check out Continuum Estate
Website: https://www.continuumestate.com/
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Chapters:
00:00 The Next Generation of Mondavi Wine
01:59 Introducing Sentium and the Story Behind Its Label
05:11 Robert Mondavi and the Fumé Blanc Legacy
09:36 The $75 Bottle: What We’re Drinking
11:50 Old Vines and the Search Beyond Napa
15:57 First Sips: One Word Each
17:42 Why Use Oak, Concrete, and Stainless Steel?
23:39 Bright Acidity, Creamy Texture, and Sémillon
29:27 Minerality and Brian’s Vineyard Quartz
33:21 Our Ratings: Does Sentium Make the Wine Fridge?
40:04 Brian on Food Pairing and Aging Potential
42:59 Grape Guesses: Can We Beat a Mondavi?
