J. Lohr, Monterey County (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2022

 This impressively good white wine is a bargain to be sure, and with each vintage it seems to get better and better.  Mouth wateringly aromatic, it is complex on the palate, ranging from citrus, to melon, to tropical fruits.  It is richly textured and long on the finish.  Having spent time in stainless steel barrels as well as in oak the wine’s textural maturity is equal to its appealing medley of aromas and flavors.  Part of the explanation for Flume Crossing’s success may be due to the presence of Sauvignon Musque (sometimes written “Musqué”), a notably aromatic Sauvignon Blanc clone.