Whitehall Lane Sauvignon Blanc (75cl, 12.8%)

A Napa Valley white wine blending 80% Sauvignon Blanc with 20% Sémillon, at 12.8% ABV in a 750ml bottle. From Whitehall Lane Winery & Vineyards in Rutherford, the Sauvignon Blanc is mostly fermented and aged in stainless steel with about 25% seeing oak, while the Sémillon is whole cluster pressed, fermented with indigenous yeast in 1,000-litre wooden barrel fermenters and aged sur lies with bâtonnage for four months. Grapefruit, lemon zest, nectarine, pineapple, grassy-herbal notes, fig and melon lead the aroma. The palate is bright with citrus peel and Fuji apple, then plump and creamy, with peach, pear, kiwi, light ginger and gentle toast. The finish is medium-long and silky, with dried herbs, green tea, vanilla and returning citrus pith.