J. Lohr Flume Crossing Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Arroyo Seco (75cl, 13.5%)

A 100% Sauvignon Blanc from Arroyo Seco, Monterey County, California, bottled at 13.5% ABV in a 750ml format. The 2023 vintage is produced by J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines. The grapes are grown in well-drained sandy and cobblestone soils deposited by the Arroyo Seco River. After harvest, 70% of the wine is aged in stainless steel barrels and tanks, while 30% is aged in neutral French oak barrels and puncheons alongside new and used acacia barrels. The nose offers lime zest, citrus blossom, ripe pear, cantaloupe, cut grass, green pepper and wet stone minerality. The palate is crisp with lemon and lime, green apple, star fruit, subtle creaminess, white pepper and crushed stone minerality. The finish is medium, with citrus zest, faint honeyed richness and a clean mineral close.