This is the inaugural Sauvignon Blanc from Louisa Sawyer who sourced the fruit from the Rusack Vineyard which meets her requirements for being certified organic and for an ability to retain good natural acidity. The Sauvignon vines are also 20 years old. She fermented the juice entirely in stainless steel to allow the site to shine through. The aroma is vibrant, with lots of melon fruit along with figs and flinty-chalky hints. Medium bodied with similar melon flavors, it has a pleasant roundness in the middle palate before the acidity kicks in to bring it to a crisp finish.
Verdad Wines, Ballard Canyon (Santa Barbara County, California) Sauvignon Blanc 2023
By Norm Roby