Sauvignon Blanc is our ride or die. It somehow makes most foods taste better, but it is seldom the star of the show. If you have a love for Sauvignon Blanc, the chances are you keep it to yourself. It doesn’t demand attention the way some grape varietals do – “taste me and nothing else." Rather its flavors can satisfy with tropical notes when drinking it alone or fall back to soft velvets while you eat your favorite meal. This wine is a soulful chameleon. Constantly changing to blend into the environment, yet if you take the time to notice… a stand-alone superior to most others.
Specs
Color: Light and fresh
Body: Delicate
Texture: Soft velvet
Vintage: 2018
Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol: 13.5%
What’s Included
4-bottles:
4x 2018 The Messenger Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County
Case:
12x 2018 The Messenger Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County
It started 20 years ago with an opportunity to work for a craft brewer in Western Australia. Showing up in Australia with a degree from the University of California, a good work ethic, and a “can do” spirit was the perfect combination of right place right time. After three years down under, Kat moved back to the US, and her husband, Australian Rob McDonald quickly followed.
They founded Old Bridge Cellars and began importing the legendary Australian wines they both loved…d’Arenberg, Jasper Hill, Yarra Yaring, Leeuwin Estate. Along the way, Kat took a break and went to law school, they planted vineyards in both Australia and the Napa Valley and began making their own wines including the eponymous named Mak.
In 2008, they founded Art+Farm Wine in Napa. Art+Farm is home to their single vineyard wines the girls in the vineyard, their outrageous blends-The Messenger and their true varietals: Circadia.
Kat and Rob live in Napa with their two children and an odd-looking creature that is supposed to be a dog. Kat is a little obsessed with her heritage breed chickens and the eggs they lay and also her bees. Rob is obsessed with compost and growing the perfect tomato. Both are huge proponents of dry farming and see water as the single biggest factor in the future of agriculture.
“Like words, wine can convey many meanings, inspire endless stories and trigger unique opinions. But our message is simple . . . Enjoy this wine for what it is, an authentic expression of the land that grew it and the hands that have touched it.”
Available States
CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, MN, MO, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, WA, WI
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2018 The Messenger Sauvignon Blanc - $110 = 52.37%
@lehigh@losthighwayz thanks, those are very helpful! I should have remembered that, I was griping about the price differential (4 v 12) on that offering also!
@losthighwayz
Agreed on the QPR. Fruity, but not sweet. I refer to it as “that peachy one”. We have torn through most of the case we bought in November. Pairs nicely with spicy Thai. Also pairs well with chairs on the balcony, watching sunsets!
/giphy mocking gushy polish
@netcommsyn@adstockton
Hmm, we are at 18 bottles, and I don’t want either of you to be sad at not having wine. Given it is a short sale, and thus less time to go back and forth, here is what I have come up with. (I am also in Newton, netcommsyn!)
I will order a case; I also get free shipping. Then, three options:
You both are fine with 4 bottles, we split 3 ways
Someone else in Boston comes along and we can get two cases.
I split with adstockton, based purely on the fact they came along first.
Just to make sure it was clear, I am ordering one case now.
In! At this price and with the comments, should be a hot seller for the cellar. And a nice lift for those of us in the true ‘snow belt’ this week!
/giphy exhausted-beaming-blood
@bdb I can’t believe it, but we’ve gone almost 2 months without purchasing! (still have quite a bit in the basement storage though) You make a good suggestion for post-retirement though!
Sold Out… I was actually waiting to go check out a bottle from the previous offer (which I knew I had somewhere), and just opened one, remembered that I liked it, and decided "thank you sir, may I have another? (case) "
2018 The Messenger Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County
Tasting Notes
Specs
What’s Included
4-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
$240.00/Case for 12x 2018 The Messenger Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County at Art + Farm Wine
About The Winery
Available States
CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, MN, MO, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, WA, WI
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Mar 14 - Thursday, Mar 17
2018 The Messenger Sauvignon Blanc
4 bottles for $69.99 $17.50/bottle + $2/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $99.99 $8.33/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2018 The Messenger Sauvignon Blanc - $110 = 52.37%
A new record?
@chipgreen
Wow!!! I think so…
@chipgreen @kawichris650 or a record for how much more you pay for each at 4 bottles: $17.50 v $8.33 = 110%!
I’ll probably be in for a case, but, really, that hurts the ones who just want to get some to try out …
@cduan I need a case, want to order and we can coordinate a pickup? I can pay and ship to you or pay you, your call;) Please & Thanks!
@bunnymasseuse we gotcha!
/giphy ceaseless-alive-bandicoot
@cduan MD luvs DC!!
@bunnymasseuse @cduan well done! VA is sad. Haha. So few States on this one!
@cduan @sammypedram another reason why cross-state-mates are key!
Bought a case back in November. In for another. Crazy QPR imo. Not sweet at all which was my concern last time.
@losthighwayz the thread from the November 2021 offer including a couple rat reports: https://casemates.com/forum/topics/the-messenger-sauvignon-blanc
@lehigh @losthighwayz thanks, those are very helpful! I should have remembered that, I was griping about the price differential (4 v 12) on that offering also!
@losthighwayz
Agreed on the QPR. Fruity, but not sweet. I refer to it as “that peachy one”. We have torn through most of the case we bought in November. Pairs nicely with spicy Thai. Also pairs well with chairs on the balcony, watching sunsets!
/giphy mocking gushy polish
I am interested in 6 (first choice) or 4 bottles. Right near the intersection of 9 & 128 west of Boston.
Anyone want to split a case?
@bdb I would take 6. I’m at 3 and 128, not too far up the road.
@bdb Glad to split a case. Can order if you let me know ASAP. Shipping is free for me. Located in Newton not very far.
@netcommsyn @adstockton
Hmm, we are at 18 bottles, and I don’t want either of you to be sad at not having wine. Given it is a short sale, and thus less time to go back and forth, here is what I have come up with. (I am also in Newton, netcommsyn!)
I will order a case; I also get free shipping. Then, three options:
Just to make sure it was clear, I am ordering one case now.
@adstockton I tried to tag you in the above message, but I don’t think I did it correctly, so here we go again.
In for a case, i missed getting it last time
/giphy picturesque-predictable-vest
/giphy heartfelt-actually-tent
In! At this price and with the comments, should be a hot seller for the cellar. And a nice lift for those of us in the true ‘snow belt’ this week!
/giphy exhausted-beaming-blood
@benguin986 Are you making a living by reselling your casemates purchases?
@bdb I can’t believe it, but we’ve gone almost 2 months without purchasing! (still have quite a bit in the basement storage though) You make a good suggestion for post-retirement though!
@benguin986 That line about it being a hot seller for uour cellar is what got me thinking.
How about “The cellar seller” fornyour new company’s name?
Booooo for no South Carolina.
limited state delivery options, too bad.
My first order!
/giphy lopsided-royal-armadillo
/giphy judicious-hallowed-martini
/giphy omnivorous-frequent-humor
Anyone in Mpls/St. Paul interested in a split? Or for that matter, anyone in outstate Mn interested?
Anyone in Chicago area want to split? I am in Evanston so would definitely prefer northshore if possible.
If any Socal peeps are interested in a split, I would like 3 or 4.
@davirom I’m covered. As Roseann Rossannadana would say, “never mind”.
Sold Out… I was actually waiting to go check out a bottle from the previous offer (which I knew I had somewhere), and just opened one, remembered that I liked it, and decided "thank you sir, may I have another? (case) "
But apparently I am not worthy.