For John and Mike Tierney, it all started with living on Taft Street in Oakland, California, working part time jobs in restaurants while attending classes at U.C. Berkley. John got the winemaking bug. Turned out, he was pretty good at it, because one of his early homemade wines won Best of Show at the California State Fair. Today the winemaking is in the hands of Melissa Kuhn. This Sauvignon Blanc with ripe, round pear, apple fruit with hints of fresh basil. It is lush, yet beautifully balanced wine with vibrant acidity. Enjoy it as an aperitif or with a summer salad.
Taft Street Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Sauvignon Blanc 2022
By Rebecca Murphy