By Pine and Brown
2025 Oakville Sauvignon Blanc

Wine Details
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
AVA: Oakville, Napa Valley

Background
Pine and Brown was started in 2011 by winemaking industry veteran Tom Rees as a tiny boutique winery on the corner of Pine and Brown streets in Old Town Napa. The winery initially made only eight barrels of hand-crafted wine each vintage using fruit sourced from premium vineyard sites in Napa Valley. After nearly a decade, Tom decided in 2020 to move on and sold the brand to Neil Koch and Michael Hutchinson, who have created a unique vision for the Pine and Brown wines moving forward.

Winemaker
Neil Koch has an extensive history in the wine industry, with a diverse and wide-ranging industry background. He grew up in the Napa Valley, and before attending Fresno State for Enology and Viticulture, Neil interned under famed international wine consultant Philip Melka at Seavey Vineyards, Vineyard 29, and Bryant Family Vineyards in the Napa Valley. After gaining a foothold in the Napa Valley, Neil was hired as part of the winemaking team at Lewis Cellars in Napa. He helped craft multiple 90+ point Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and Chardonnay over 3 vintages.

Tasting Notes
This 2025 Oakville Sauvignon Blanc is vibrant and precisely structured, luminous with grapefruit, Meyer lemon, and fresh nectarine. Soft lemongrass and loam-driven minerality carry through a crisp, clean finish. Sauvignon Blanc of genuine Oakville elegance.
[Information provided by Matador Vino]