Pahlmeyer Jayson Sauvignon Blanc (75cl, 13.2%)

A Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc from Pahlmeyer Winery, made entirely from Sauvignon Blanc and bottled at 13.2% ABV in a 750ml bottle. Fruit comes from five Napa Valley sites: Cypress Ranch, Antica Estate, Amendola, DeConinck Vineyard and Fish Ranch. The winemaking blends acid-driven valley floor fruit with ripe mountain fruit given extended hang time, then barrel ferments and ages the wine on lees for five months in neutral French oak with gentle bâtonnage. It is bottled unfined and unfiltered. The nose opens with orange blossom, lemongrass and kaffir lime leaf, followed by ripe guava and pink grapefruit, with a subtle floral lift. The palate is bright and focused, with Key lime and white peach leading into tropical stone fruit and pineapple, then a savoury mineral and sea-salt note. The finish is linear and tangy, with lemongrass and citrus pith and a subtle creaminess from the neutral oak.