Acacia barrels have been becoming more common in wine world, especially in Sauvignon Blanc. Here, it imparts a nice floral aromatic note to the citrus and grass mix. Those characteristics transfer to palate flavors directly, with the Acacia and French oak rounding off the acidity a touch and brightening the fruit impression. This is quite pleasant as a solo glass, or try it with a Waldorf salad.
Quivira Vineyards, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Sauvignon Blanc 2021
By Rich Cook