There aren’t too many producers of Sauvignon Blanc in Anderson Valley, but the handful that do work with it are clearly onto something worth pursuing. This offering from winemaker Phil Baxter (whose own label I have raved about previously) shows fine-tuned citrus and apple fruit knit together with stony mineral character, crisp acidity and a nice grassy note that doesn’t take over. The finish will keep you coming back for more, and the low alcohol number only helps with that.
Fathers & Daughters Cellars, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County, California) Sauvignon Blanc 2020
By Rich Cook