From Sparrow’s white wine list, the Threadcount Sauvignon Blanc is a fresh, fruit-driven California white from a celebrated winemaking name ($55 by the bottle). It is a vibrant, easy-to-love pour we are glad to have on the Kirkland list.
About Threadcount Sauvignon Blanc
Threadcount comes from Joseph Wagner, a fifth-generation winemaker whose family co-founded the famed Caymus Vineyards in Napa Valley in 1972. Wagner grew up in the business and has built a reputation for crafting expressive, polished California wines through his Copper Cane label. Threadcount is one of his more recent projects, conceived around the idea of weaving together carefully chosen vineyard sites, like threads in a fabric, to build balance, texture, and depth. This bottling is 100 percent Sauvignon Blanc, sourced from six of Napa’s warmer locations. Importantly, it sees no oak, a deliberate choice so that the pure fruit and minerality of the grape take center stage. The result is a clean, transparent style that lets the vineyards speak for themselves.
Tasting Notes
With no oak to get in the way, this is all about bright, expressive fruit. Expect a complex array of fruit flavors with crisp acidity and a clear, mineral-driven backbone. The warmer Napa sourcing gives the wine ripeness and generosity, while the unoaked, stainless style keeps it fresh, clean, and lively from start to finish. It is a Sauvignon Blanc that feels both polished and refreshing.
What to Pair It With
An unoaked, mineral Sauvignon Blanc like this is made for fresh seafood and bright greens. From the Sparrow dinner menu, pour it with the Fresh Oysters, the Tuna Tartare, the Caesar Salad, or the Spring Arugula Salad. It is also a great match for the Wild Alaskan Halibut and the Scallops and Prosciutto.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes Threadcount Sauvignon Blanc?
It is made by Joseph Wagner, a fifth-generation Napa winemaker whose family co-founded Caymus Vineyards. Threadcount is one of his Copper Cane projects, built by blending select vineyard sites across California.
How much is the Threadcount Sauvignon Blanc at Sparrow?
It is $55 by the bottle at Sparrow in Kirkland.
Is Threadcount Sauvignon Blanc oaked?
No. It sees no oak, so the pure fruit flavors and minerality take center stage.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu near the Rombauer Sauvignon Blanc and the Estival Sauvignon Blanc. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come pour a glass.