King Estate Sauvignon Blanc (75cl, 13.5%)

King Estate Sauvignon Blanc is an Oregon white wine from Willamette Valley, bottled in a 750ml bottle at 13.5% ABV. The blend is 95% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% Semillon, fermented mainly in stainless steel, with portions in concrete egg-shaped tanks and neutral oak barrels. The winemaking team warms fermentation for certain sets and selects yeast strains to reduce overt tropical aromatics, aiming for a richer, mineral-driven character while retaining New World fruit. The nose opens with bright lemon and tangerine zest, then gooseberry, plumeria and subtle boxwood, with white peach and orange blossom underneath. On the palate, grapefruit and lemon curd lead into kiwi, nectarine and a touch of mango, with damp slate minerality threading through. The finish is medium in length, with lemon verbena, sage and wet stone, and crisp acidity carrying through cleanly.