Sauvignon Blanc by
Bibiana and Jeff

our story

Shared Notes is the winemaking joint-venture between wife and husband, Bibiana González Rave and Jeff Pisoni.

Both had early desires of making wine, and spent most of their lives doing so. The year 2012, however, marked the first vintage that they produced together. Previously, during the grape harvest, Bibiana and Jeff were like the proverbial ships passing in the night. Early grape picks and late nights at the winery left them rarely crossing paths.

Now, Bibiana and Jeff do cross paths—to discuss ideas and taste samples. You can sometimes catch them in front of a grapevine, the press, a fermenting tank, or a barrel...most likely with a glass in hand.

For other wines made by Bibiana, please visit Cattleya Wines, Alma de Cattleya Wines and Wines By Bibiana.

Les leçons des maîtres
2020
Lessons of the masters

• Style: A blend inspired by the cellar masters of Bordeaux and their dedication to Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.
• Variety: 72% Sauvignon Blanc / 28% Semillon
• AVA: Russian River Valley - Sonoma County

A true homage to this legendary Bordeaux blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, the 2020 Shared Notes Les leçons des maîtres is a stunning example of the old adage that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Incredibly bright notes of Key lime, crisp pear, and grapefruit are enveloped with generous, rich aromas of honeysuckle and juicy white peach. As this wine coats the palate, flavors of nectarine and citrus zest are given added volume and supple texture through the inclusion of Semillon and the wines extended lees contact in new French oak barrels. Though a true delight when consumed in its infancy, the lessons of these masters will surely continue to evolve and mature well into the next decade.

165 cases 750 mL | 4 cases 1.5 L

Les pierres qui décident
2020
The rocks that decide

• Style: A Sauvignon Blanc inspired by the pure and focused wines of the Loire Valley, where the rocks "decide" the style.
• Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
• AVA: Russian River Valley - Sonoma County

The aromatic intensity of the 2020 Shared Notes Les pierres qui décident simply cannot be contained as it splashes into the glass. Filling the air with bright, concentrated notes of white peach, lime zest, and white flower blossom, this wine sings as signature notes of crushed wet stone and a distinct salinity strike a unique, unmistakable balance. On the palate, crisp stone fruits, lemon meringue, and fresh sea air speak to the potential of this idyllic Russian River Valley vineyard. Crafted through extremely gentle pressing, meticulous oxygen management, and sur lie aging in 132 gallon new French oak puncheons, this Sauvignon Blanc is a model of freshness, complexity, precision and laser focus. Enjoy in its vibrant youth, or cellar for a decade or more to realize the full potential of this fabled varietal.

105 cases 750 mL | 4 cases 1.5 L

our coffee

This is a new offering from Bibiana & Jeff Pisoni. Shared Notes has always been a joint-venture in winemaking: crafting small lots of high-end wine (and “sharing notes”). The desire is to share the same passion for coffee as they have for wine.

Both Bibiana and Jeff have spent their entire lives focusing on the sensory details of smell and taste while making wine—now they also look to do the same with single-farm sourcing & roasting of coffee.

Shared Notes Coffee is crafted by Bibiana and Jeff Pisoni, winemakers who spend their lives studying soil, climate and fermentation to express the beautify of a site or region. Coffee, like wine, derives it’s story and flavor from the land where it is born.

Shared Notes is dedicated to sourcing single-origin coffee beans exclusively from Colombia, Bibiana’s native country.

Shared Notes 100% Colombian Coffee

Tasting notes:
Aromas of brown sugar and maple syrup give way to lingering flavors of dark chocolate and cherry, while finishing with mild acidity and medium body.

• Package: We offer 12 ounces and 32 ounces.
• Source: 100% Colombian Coffee
• Farm: ACCA - Select small farms
• Roast: On demand
• Varietals: Colombia, Castillo
• Growing Altitude: 6,234-6,562 feet above sea level
• Harvest: June 2021
• Process: Washed