Textbook Sauvignon Blanc (75cl)

A 100% Sauvignon Blanc from California's Russian River Valley, sourced entirely from Blake's Launch vineyard. Hand-picked clusters are field-sorted and gently whole-cluster pressed, with the majority of the juice fermented in stainless steel and a small portion barrel-fermented in neutral French oak. Frequent bâtonnage builds a rounder, more complex mid-palate texture. The bouquet opens with honeydew melon, cantaloupe and lime zest, then pineapple guava, green apple, kiwi and kumquat, with citrus blossom and pomelo deeper in the glass. The palate delivers Meyer lemon and guava, then passionfruit and minerality, supported by weight and creaminess from the oak-fermented portion and lees stirring. The finish is crisp and balanced, with lime pith, subtle stone-mineral notes and a faint echo of tropical fruit.