Cuvaison has just produced a Sauvignon Blanc that rivals the two best in California, Spottswoode and Merry Edwards. Winemaker Steve Rogstad experimented in 2017 with fermentation in a concrete (beton) egg rather than the traditional stainless-steel tank. He liked it so much he bottled it separately and called it Methode Beton. Chances are you’re going to like it, too. This Sauvignon delivers a rich texture on the palate with a strong hint of lemon and a light touch of tropical fruit. Beautifully balanced and suave, a very sophisticated Sauvignon Blanc.
Cuvaison, Los Carneros, Napa Valley (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2017
By Robert Whitley