Here is a Sauvignon Blanc that sneaks up on you like a surprise kiss. The nose is subtle and nettled, but the palate pops with life. I suspect the neutral oak aging employed here rounds the aromatic edges a bit, which would lead you to think it might do the same to the acidity. If it did take any acidity off, it’s not a detractor at all – there is plenty of acid to give drive to the wine. Another spot on bottling from this label at a price we can all enjoy.
Alma de Cattleya, Sonoma County (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2023
By Rich Cook