Wow! The domestic Sauvignon Blanc pantheon just added a new member with this gem from winemaker Steve Rogstad. The proprietary designation here refers to fermentation in a concrete egg — something that’s gaining some traction in California, with this variety in particular. The thought is that the vessel allows the wine to maintain its natural acidity while getting a creamy texture from the shape and material involved. The result is stellar here, with lively mixed citrus, wet stone and notes of pineapple and papaya accenting both aroma and flavor profiles. The finish has mouth-watering push and brings you back again and again. Another in a line of great wines from this producer.
Cuvaison, Napa Valley (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2017
By Rich Cook