Another stellar Sauvignon Blanc from winemaker Aron Weinkauf has arrived, and again it’s a vintage that shows an unrivaled dedication to the variety. The 2019 gets a structural boost from 2% Semillon in the mix, and it helps deliver a complex mix of citrus and tropical fruit with notes of guava and lime zest of particular interest. It’s a wine you could drink from the afternoon through the evening meal and not tire of. You’ll want a few bottles once your crowd gets back up to pre pandemic numbers. Pro tip: don’t be put off by the appellation — this is seriously sourced Sauvignon Blanc.
Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery, Napa County / Sonoma County (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2019
By Rich Cook