Sean Minor 4B Sauvignon Blanc (75cl, 12.5%)

A California Sauvignon Blanc from Sean Minor Wines, fermented in stainless steel and neutral French oak. The grapes are 100% whole-cluster pressed. Most of the juice ferments in stainless steel tanks, while a portion ferments in small neutral French oak barrels and ages sur lie with regular bâtonnage. The name refers to the four original founding partners, whose surnames all begin with B. The nose opens with ruby grapefruit and citrus peel, followed by wet stone minerality and fresh dill, with ripe pear and pineapple emerging. The palate is bright and juicy, with white grapefruit, pomelo, melon, fig, lime zest and orange peel, plus a subtle creaminess from lees ageing. The finish is medium in length, with thyme and citrus pith.