Murphy Goode Sauvignon Blanc (75cl, 13.5%)

Murphy Goode Sauvignon Blanc is a North Coast California white wine at 13.5% ABV, made in a Fumé style with a small percentage of barrel fermentation and a touch of Semillon. The wine draws fruit from the broader North Coast appellation. 13% of the blend is barrel-fermented in neutral oak and 87% is fermented in stainless-steel tanks, with 4% Semillon adding floral complexity and partial oak treatment giving subtle smokiness. The nose opens with lemongrass and citrus, then cinnamon apple, orange cream, fresh herbs and subtle vanilla bean. The palate moves from tangerine and white peach to pear, pineapple and honeydew melon, with cardamom and mineral undertones. The finish is dry and clean, with earth, mineral and a faint herbal touch.