Allium Wines 'Katie’s Block' Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County, California 2024

Allium Wines 'Katie’s Block' Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County, California 2024
Allium Wines captures mountain vineyard character with a focus on low-intervention winemaking. 'Katie’s Block' Sauvignon Blanc comes from a high-elevation site perched at 1,560 feet above Lake Sonoma—one of the highest vineyards in the region, surrounded by Douglas fir and Madrone forests. This fruit-forward, vibrant wine exemplifies Allium’s commitment to expressive terroir, sustainable viticulture, and authentic mountain freshness.

• WINEMAKER: Matt Iaconis, under the Allium Wines ethos of minimal manipulation and pure fruit expression

• FARMING: Sustainable and organic-minded vineyard management in a high-altitude, cool-climate location to preserve natural acidity and varietal clarity

• VARIETY: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

• TERROIR: Grown at 1,560 feet in Sonoma’s coastal mountains, the vineyard benefits from rocky soils and consistent cool breezes that moderate ripening and enhance aromatic lift

• VINIFICATION: Low-intervention approach—typically involving gentle whole-cluster pressing, native yeast fermentation, and restraint in both oak and lees management to preserve freshness and the vineyard’s signature mineral core

• AGING: Stainless-steel aging maintains vibrancy and transparent fruit expression

• TASTING NOTES: Bright, zesty aromas of grapefruit zest, lemongrass, and mountain herbs. The palate is energetic with crisp acidity, flinty minerality, and citrus-driven finish.

• FOOD PAIRINGS: Ideal alongside oysters, goat cheese, light ceviche, or fresh vegetable salads—perfect for mellow outdoor meals or lively gatherings

From Our 2025 Bottle Cult Notes:

This is Sauvignon Blanc with altitude (literally and stylistically). When I first tasted this, I was struck by how much it captured the cool restraint of Loire Valley Sauvignon while still feeling unmistakably Californian. No tropical excess, no heavy-handed ripeness. It’s pure, mountain-grown fruit, handled gently, and without makeup.

Allium Wines was founded by Tyler and Hannah Woods with a vision of introducing clean,
intentionally-made, high-elevation California wines to a new generation. They partnered with winemaker Matt Iaconis, known for his site-driven work at Brick & Mortar, whose approach blends technical precision with a light touch. Vincent Morrow, MS, joins as both collaborator and curator.

Named 2022 Sommelier of the Year by the Michelin Guide, Vincent is known for his sharp palate, deep knowledge, and advocacy for transparency and inclusivity in wine (we’ve done many collaborations throughout the years!). At Allium, he brings his love of high-altitude vineyards, his nose for quality above all, and his commitment to honest winemaking to every bottle. All fruit is farmed sustainably, hand-harvested at peak ripeness, and fermented with native yeast. At Allium, native fermentation is a conscious choice rooted in trust: trust in the fruit, the vineyard, and time. Rather than inoculating with commercial yeast strains, they rely entirely on ambient yeasts from the grape skins, the cellar, and the vineyard's natural microbiome. These wild yeasts are part of what makes a site unique, and their slow, layered fermentation brings complexity,
nuance, and texture to the final wine. It’s not always easy as ferments can stall or evolve
unpredictably, but that’s where the magic lives. The wine is also bottled without fining or filtration, further reflecting vintage and site.

This inaugural release, 2024 Sauvignon Blanc, is crisp and aromatic, with notes of lime leaf, yuzu, white grapefruit, and crushed rock. The palate has depth while feeling sleek and nervy, with an electric finish that lingers and begs for something to pair! It’s the kind of wine you want with chèvre, oysters, green goddess dressing, Portuguese potato salad topped with preserved tuna, or grilled shrimp skewers with chili and herbs.. Bright, stony, and deeply refreshing—this is high-elevation California Sauvignon Blanc with precision, energy, and great people behind it. —Cara Patricia, DECANT Co-Founder