Animo Heritage Sauvignon Blanc (75cl, 13.9%)

Animo Heritage Sauvignon Blanc is a barrel-fermented, 100% Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley, California, bottled at 13.9% ABV. It is produced by Michael Mondavi Family Estate. Fermentation begins in temperature-controlled micro stainless-steel tanks, then transfers to French oak barrels, 15% new and 85% neutral, where it finishes fermentation and ages for seven months. The vines grow on rootstocks descended from Château d'Yquem cuttings and are trained using 19th-century trellising methods. The nose opens with white peach and vanilla bean, then brioche, lemongrass and honeyed flowers, with mineral and toasted spice. The palate is rich and creamy with lemon curd and apricot, broadening to nectarine, quince and melon, with lime zest and yuzu. The finish is long and creamy with tangy acidity, toasted spice and minerality.