Hess Select Sauvignon Blanc (75cl, 13.5%)

A 100% varietal North Coast California Sauvignon Blanc bottled at 13.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. Sourced primarily from Lake County vineyards, it is fermented entirely in stainless steel with no oak influence. The Hess Collection was founded by Swiss entrepreneur Donald Hess, who first acquired vineyards on Mount Veeder in Napa Valley in 1978. The winery operates under Hess Persson Estates and sources fruit from cooler-climate North Coast vineyards, with extended hang time developing riper stone fruit and tropical flavours while retaining crisp acidity. The nose shows lemon zest, grapefruit peel, yellow apple, dried bay leaf, pineapple and lychee. The palate brings grapefruit, navel orange, peach, apricot, lime zest and minerality, with a long, supple finish of lime zest and subtle minerality.