Frei Brothers Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (75cl, 14.5%)

Frei Brothers Reserve Sauvignon Blanc is a white wine from Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, produced by Frei Brothers Winery. The grapes are whole cluster pressed; half the juice is barrel fermented in American oak and a portion ages sur lies. A 4% Semillon addition mirrors white Bordeaux blending, lending body and a subtle waxy quality. The nose leads with tropical lime flower and passion fruit, then fresh-cut grass, snap pea, flint and hay. The palate is bright and tangy with green apple and lime zest, opening into honeydew melon and guava, with vanilla-infused cream and fuller body from the barrel-fermented portion. The finish is crisp and enduring, with lemon pith and a faint mineral edge.