Stags' Leap Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2023 (75cl, 14.2%)

A Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc from Stags' Leap Winery, bottled at 14.2% ABV. The fruit comes from three Sauvignon Blanc clones grown at Gamble Ranch in Oakville and Bear Flats in Calistoga. Before fermentation, juice and lees are mingled in-tank for up to four days to build aromatic complexity. About 38% of the wine is fermented in neutral French oak barrels and aged for up to seven months, while the rest stays in stainless steel. The nose shows ripe passion fruit, gooseberry, white peach, lemon verbena, elderflower blossom and a subtle biscuit note. The palate brings Meyer lemon, green apple, lychee, nectarine and cassis bud, with a creamy texture and bright acidity. The finish is crisp, with lingering citrus and a faint mineral echo.