--- title: 2016 Sauvignon Blanc date: 2026-06-23T03:53:00-07:00 canonical_url: "https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/sauvignon-blanc/2016-sauvignon-blanc" section: Wines --- ![Sauvignon Blanc](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/bottleShots/_300x950_crop_center-center_82_line/OUTSHINERY-Matthews-Sauvignon_Blanc-Columbia-2016.png) Explosive nose of green guava, citrus rind, passion fruit and slate. Swirling adds sweetness to the fruit while adding white peach and apricot preserves. The palate is vibrant and mouthwatering with great polish and minerality. A perfect balance of ripe fruit and acid to keep this impeccably drinkable. Sold Out VintagesInformation Vintages - [ 2022 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/sauvignon-blanc/2022-columbia-valley-sauvignon-blanc) - [ 2021 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/sauvignon-blanc/2021-sauvignon-blanc-2) - [ 2020 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/sauvignon-blanc/2020) - [ 2019 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/sauvignon-blanc/2019-sauvignon-blanc) - [ 2018 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/sauvignon-blanc/2018-sauvignon-blanc) - [ 2017 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/sauvignon-blanc/2017-sauvignon-blanc) - 2016 - [ 2015 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/sauvignon-blanc/2015-sauvignon-blanc) - [ 2014 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/sauvignon-blanc/2014-sauvignon-blanc) - [ 2013 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/sauvignon-blanc/2013-sauvignon-blanc) - [ 2012 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/sauvignon-blanc/2012-sauvignon-blanc) Varietal(s) 89% Sauvignon Blanc, 11% Semillon Vinification Fermented in 64% stainless steel tanks, 20% French oak barrels and 16% concrete eggs Alcohol 13.5% Cases Produced 667 Vintage Notes The 2016 Matthews Sauvignon Blanc was crafted using Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon from select vineyards in Washington State, located in the Royal Slope of the Columbia Valley and the southern slopes of the Rattlesnake Mountains of Yakima Valley. Farmed using sustainable practices, the fruit was then hand-harvested early mornings late in the summer into early fall. Upon arriving in the winery, the fruit was then hand-harvested. Fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks (64%), French oak barrels (20%), and concrete eggs (16%), it was bottled and released with only 667 cases produced. --- ## Our Recommendations PreviousNext - [![Reserve Sauvignon Blanc](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/bottleShots/_300x950_crop_center-center_82_line/OUTSHINERY-Matthews-Sauvignon_Blanc-Reserve-2020_2021-09-21-003716_dbwu.png) ### Reserve Sauvignon Blanc](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/reserve/reserve-sauvignon-blanc/2020-reserve-sauvignon-blanc) - [![Rosé](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/bottleShots/_300x950_crop_center-center_82_line/OUTSHINERY-Matthews-Rose-2020_2021-09-23-192243_mzxn.png) ### Rosé](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/ros%C3%A9/2020-ros%C3%A9) - [![Cuvée](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/bottleShots/_300x950_crop_center-center_82_line/OUTSHINERY-Matthews-Cuvee-2018_2021-09-23-181059_xtdj.png) ### Cuvée](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/cuv%C3%A9e/2018-cuv%C3%A9e) Expert Reviews & Scores ### Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate 90 / 100 > The 2016 Sauvignon Blanc is a very clean, classic, straight Sauvignon Blanc (there's 11% Semillon in the blend as well). Crisp citrus, leafy herbs and hints of apple peal all flow to a medium-bodied, straightforward, balanced and refreshing white that's ideal for drinking over the coming year or so. ### James Suckling, [jamessuckling.com](https://jamessuckling.com) 90 / 100 > There's a wealth of ripe tropical fruit on offer here. Very juicy and expressive lime and passion fruit. Zesty. Drink now. Trade Materials - [ Bottle Shot](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/wineTradeAssets/OUTSHINERY-Matthews-Sauvignon_Blanc-Columbia-2016.png) - [ Tech Sheet](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/wineTradeAssets/2016-Matthews-Sauvignon-Blanc-Tasting-Tech-Sheet_2021-10-18-190956_bwpa.pdf)