Self-proclaimed former “music dude” turned winemaker, Michael Savage and his wife, Grace, established their winery in 2011. Cabernet Franc was the inaugural variety, and today it remains a key player in an extensive roster of small batch wines. This Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from a small block in Red Willow planted to several clones. The juice is fermented by native yeast and the wine is aged in neutral oak. It is light yellow in color and captures ripe melon and tangerine aromas in a medium full-bodied style. It leans toward a Graves Blanc style with its depth and texture. With good acid balance, it concludes with its bright, ripe melon flavors and a tangy finish. Very pleasing texture and length make this an excellent main course Sauvignon Blanc.
Savage Grace Winery, Yakima Valley (Washington) Sauvignon Blanc 2019
By Norm Roby